AI-generatedJoão Pessoa at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Dec
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 913 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 45 m
Climate in João Pessoa
João Pessoa has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, João Pessoa is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: August – December
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
04:5817:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:45–05:25 · evening 16:45–17:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:36–04:45 · evening 17:25–17:34
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.
What is the weather like in João Pessoa in October?
In October, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 15 min04:58 – 17:13
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Fortaleza
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in João Pessoa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.5 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in João Pessoa ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 28.9 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in February. From April to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.2 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.1° | 27.8° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 27.1° | 27.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.7° | 26.3° | 27.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 26.0° | 26.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.5° | 26.1° | 26.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.9° | 26.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.4° | 27.1° | 27.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.7° | 27.4° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in João Pessoa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.3 hours of daylight in João Pessoa, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in João Pessoa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in João Pessoa: 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.
In October, João Pessoa has about 11 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in João Pessoa
How breezy and how cloudy João Pessoa 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.
In October, the wind in João Pessoa typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Nov.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over João Pessoa: variable cloud, with about 8.6 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 and humidity in João Pessoa
How often the day gets hot in João Pessoa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, João Pessoa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in João Pessoa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in February (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 52 | 29° | 25° | 28.1° | 7.8 h | 18 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 29° | 25° | 28.5° | 7.6 h | 18 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.3 h | 21 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 6.7 h | 23 | 119 |
| MayMay | 54 | 28° | 24° | 28.3° | 6.4 h | 22 | 129 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 27° | 23° | 27.5° | 5.5 h | 22 | 127 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 26° | 23° | 26.7° | 5.8 h | 22 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 27° | 22° | 26.3° | 7.2 h | 18 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 28° | 23° | 26.5° | 7.7 h | 14 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 29° | 24° | 26.9° | 8.6 h | 11 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 29° | 24° | 27.4° | 8.8 h | 9 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 29° | 25° | 27.7° | 8.3 h | 14 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
7.12° S, 34.86° W · 45 m · America/Fortaleza
Best time to visit João Pessoa
The best time to visit João Pessoa is from August to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. Rain is most frequent from December to September; the wettest month is May with 129 mm.
João Pessoa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
João Pessoa in the dry season
Oct – Nov
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
João Pessoa in the rainy season
Dec – Sep
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 191 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
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Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in João Pessoa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to João Pessoa (score 75 and 75). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 75 |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 26.9° | 27.4° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Sep
12 or more rainy days
João Pessoa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 61 mm. On about 8 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 João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in January50February29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 75 mm. On about 8 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 João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in February51March29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in March51April29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 119 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in April54May28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In May, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 129 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in May58June27° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In June, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 127 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in June59July26° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In July, João Pessoa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 119 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in July65August27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In August, João Pessoa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 59 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in August71September28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In September, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 36 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in September75October29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In October, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in October75November29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In November, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 23 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
João Pessoa in November62December29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, João Pessoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 37 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in João Pessoa.
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João Pessoa vs. Recife
In October João Pessoa has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Recife as in João Pessoa. The sea is about equally warm. Recife gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | João Pessoa | Recife |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Aug – Dec | Aug – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, João Pessoa ranks 4 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4João PessoaThis page29°27°75
- 5Belo Horizonte27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
Planning a trip to João Pessoa
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João Pessoa 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.
João Pessoa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 51).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,290 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.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about João Pessoa
When is the best time to visit João Pessoa?
The best time to visit João Pessoa is from August to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in João Pessoa?
The sea temperature in João Pessoa ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 28.9 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in João Pessoa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in João Pessoa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in João Pessoa?
Rain is most frequent from December to September; the wettest month is May with 129 mm. The driest month is November with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does João Pessoa get?
João Pessoa gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.8 hours a day; in June there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is João Pessoa in?
João Pessoa uses the time zone America/Fortaleza, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to João Pessoa?
A nonstop flight from London to João Pessoa takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for João Pessoa?
João Pessoa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 57.
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