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Itajaí weather & best time to visit

City break

Itajaí at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep, Nov
Warmest month
Feb · 29°
Warmest sea
Feb · 26.7°
Sunshine a year
2,000 h
Rain a year
1,563 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Itajaí

Itajaí has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Itajaí is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Itajaí

The best time to visit Itajaí is from April to September and in November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. Rain is frequent in October and from December to March; the wettest month is January with 201 mm.

Itajaí through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Itajaí in spring

Sep – Nov

63

Good

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Itajaí in summer

Dec – Feb

54

Fair

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 58 rainy days in all

Itajaí in autumn

Mar – May

66

Good

  • 24–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Itajaí in winter

Jun – Aug

75

Good

  • 21–22 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct, Dec – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Itajaí for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – September, November

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

05:4018:21

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:25–06:11 · evening 17:50–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 05:16–05:25 · evening 18:35–18:44

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Itajaí compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea warms from 20° to 22°. The days get 0.7 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°24°
Night-time low17°18°
Sea20°22°
Daylight12.3 h13.1 h

What is the weather like in Itajaí in October?

In October, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 41 min05:40 – 18:21
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
79 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Itajaí

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Itajaí: score 76 against 60. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.

October vs July, Itajaí
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score6076better
Daytime high24°21°
Night-time low18°14°
Sea21.1°18.5°
Sunshine4.4 h5.2 hbetter
Rainy days159better
Rainfall144 mm85 mmbetter
Muggy days131better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Itajaí month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

52January28° · Sea 26° · 6.2 h

In January, Itajaí is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 201 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in January
50February29° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In February, Itajaí is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 171 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in February
54March28° · Sea 26° · 6.1 h

In March, Itajaí is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in March
72April26° · Sea 25° · 6.3 h

In April, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in April
71May24° · Sea 22° · 5.2 h

In May, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in May
73June22° · Sea 20° · 4.7 h

In June, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in June
76July21° · Sea 19° · 5.2 h

In July, Itajaí is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in July
76August22° · Sea 18° · 5.3 h

In August, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in August
65September22° · Sea 19° · 4.1 h

In September, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in September
60October24° · Sea 21° · 4.4 h

In October, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in October
65November25° · Sea 23° · 6.1 h

In November, Itajaí is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 134 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in November
60December27° · Sea 25° · 6.0 h

In December, Itajaí is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Itajaí.

Itajaí in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in February: 29°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Itajaí

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (14°), the warmest in February (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 180 days a year, mostly from November to April.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 18°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5228°23°26.4°6.2 h22201
FebruaryFeb5029°23°26.7°6.1 h19171
MarchMar5428°22°26.1°6.1 h20138
AprilApr7226°20°24.6°6.3 h13106
MayMay7124°17°22.3°5.2 h12107
JuneJun7322°15°20.1°4.7 h10106
JulyJul7621°14°18.5°5.2 h985
AugustAug7622°14°18.4°5.3 h993
SeptemberSep6522°16°19.4°4.1 h13135
OctoberOct6024°18°21.1°4.4 h15144
NovemberNov6525°19°23.0°6.1 h16134
DecemberDec6027°21°25.0°6.0 h18144

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

26.91° S, 48.66° W · 6 m · America/Sao_Paulo

Sea temperatureUp to 27° in February
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Itajaí

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.1°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.3 – 22.2 °C

Swimming season: Oct – Jun

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.1°8 in 10 years 20.3° – 22.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Itajaí ranges from 18.4 °C in August to 26.7 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from October to June.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.7 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.4°25.5°27.1°warm
FebruaryFeb26.7°25.7°27.5°warm
MarchMar26.1°25.2°27.2°warm
AprilApr24.6°24.0°25.5°pleasant
MayMay22.3°21.4°23.4°refreshing
JuneJun20.1°19.0°21.4°refreshing
JulyJul18.5°17.0°19.8°fresh
AugustAug18.4°17.1°19.4°fresh
SeptemberSep19.4°18.4°20.5°fresh
OctoberOct21.1°20.3°22.2°refreshing
NovemberNov23.0°22.1°23.7°pleasant
DecemberDec25.0°24.2°25.7°pleasant
Sunshine2,000 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Itajaí

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,000 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 6.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Sep · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.4 hDaylight 12.7 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Itajaí, 35 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain1,563 mm a year, most in January
Rain

Rain in Itajaí: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,563 mm on 175 days
Wettest month
Jan · 201 mm
Driest month
Jul · 85 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 144 mm

In October, Itajaí has about 15 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 12 in December
Sun protection

UV index in Itajaí

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 30 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & cloudsWindiest in November: 19 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Itajaí

How breezy and how cloudy Itajaí is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Itajaí typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 79 %Sunshine 4.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Itajaí: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity24 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Itajaí

How often the day gets hot in Itajaí (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
24 days
Hottest month
Feb · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Itajaí has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Itajaí

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Itajaí in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Itajaí has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    67

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    56

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 25 min
Distance
9,900 km
Time zone
UTC−3
Jet lag
About 3 days (4 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Brazil

Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Language
Portuguese
Sockets
Type C, N · 127 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+55

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Itajaí vs Balneário Camboriú

In October the holiday weather in Itajaí and Balneário Camboriú is about equally good (score 60 vs 60). During the day it is about as warm in Balneário Camboriú as in Itajaí. The sea is about equally warm.

Itajaí vs Balneário Camboriú, in October
in OctoberItajaíBalneário Camboriú
Holiday weather score6060
Daytime high24°24°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1515
Best timeApr – Sep, NovNov – May

Through the year

OctoberItajaí 24°Balneário Camboriú 24°
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Brazil in October: the best places

In October, Itajaí ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Porto Alegre25°20°71
  2. 2Novo Hamburgo25°68
  3. 3Caxias do Sul23°65
  4. 4São Paulo26°65
  5. 5Ubatuba25°23°65
  6. 6Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  7. 7Chapecó26°64
  8. 8Sorocaba28°64
  9. 17ItajaíThis page24°21°60
All destinations: Brazil
Places nearby4 places within 70 km

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Frequently asked questions about Itajaí

When is the best time to visit Itajaí?

The best time to visit Itajaí is from April to September and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Itajaí?

The sea temperature in Itajaí ranges from 18.4 °C in August to 26.7 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from October to June.

Can you swim in Itajaí in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Itajaí?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in Itajaí?

Rain is frequent in October and from December to March; the wettest month is January with 201 mm. The driest month is July with 85 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Itajaí get?

Itajaí gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.3 hours a day; in September there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Itajaí in?

Itajaí is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Itajaí?

A nonstop flight from London to Itajaí takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,900 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Itajaí?

Itajaí has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 71, summer holidays 76, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 56.