AI-generatedNatal, Brazil at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 1,160 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Natal, Brazil
Natal, Brazil has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Natal, Brazil is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: August – February
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:0017:13
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 04:47–05:27 · evening 16:45–17:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:39–04:47 · evening 17:26–17:34
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 Natal, Brazil in October?
In October, Natal, Brazil 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. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 13 min05:00 – 17:13
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Fortaleza
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Natal, Brazil
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.6 – 27.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Natal, Brazil ranges from 26.4 °C in August to 28.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in January. In June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.2° | 27.9° | 28.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.5° | 28.2° | 28.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 27.1° | 27.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.7° | 26.3° | 27.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.5° | 26.1° | 26.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.9° | 26.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 27.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 27.5° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Natal, Brazil
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 9.5 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Natal, Brazil, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Natal, Brazil
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 Natal, Brazil: 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, Natal, Brazil has about 11 rainy days with 25 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Natal, Brazil
How breezy and how cloudy Natal, Brazil 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 Natal, Brazil typically peaks at 28 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, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Natal, Brazil: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 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 Natal, Brazil
How often the day gets hot in Natal, Brazil (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, Natal, Brazil has about 1 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 Natal, Brazil
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 July (23°), 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 364 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 | 78 | 30° | 25° | 28.2° | 8.3 h | 20 | 81 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 30° | 25° | 28.5° | 8.1 h | 19 | 103 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.8 h | 24 | 159 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.3 h | 24 | 178 |
| MayMay | 75 | 28° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.5 h | 22 | 157 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 27° | 24° | 27.5° | 6.6 h | 22 | 162 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 27° | 23° | 26.7° | 7.0 h | 22 | 138 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 27° | 23° | 26.4° | 8.2 h | 16 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 28° | 23° | 26.5° | 8.9 h | 13 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 29° | 24° | 26.9° | 9.5 h | 11 | 25 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 9.5 h | 10 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 30° | 25° | 27.8° | 9.2 h | 16 | 43 |
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
5.79° S, 35.21° W · 32 m · America/Fortaleza
Best time to visit Natal, Brazil
The best time to visit Natal, Brazil is from August to February. 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 April with 178 mm.
Natal, Brazil through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Natal, Brazil in the dry season
Oct – Nov
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Natal, Brazil in the rainy season
Dec – Sep
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 198 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Natal, Brazil for you.
Your best months: September – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Natal, Brazil
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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Natal, Brazil (score 90 and 91). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 91 |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 26.9° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h | 9.5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 25 mm | 25 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
Natal, Brazil month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 81 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in January77February30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 19 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in February76March29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Natal, Brazil 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 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 159 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 good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in March74April29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Natal, Brazil 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 24 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in April75May28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Natal, Brazil 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. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 157 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in May72June27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 162 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in June73July27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In July, Natal, Brazil is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in July80August27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In August, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 55 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in August88September28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, Natal, Brazil 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 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in September90October29° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In October, Natal, Brazil 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. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in October91November29° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In November, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
Natal, Brazil in November83December30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In December, Natal, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Natal, Brazil.
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Natal vs. João Pessoa
In October the holiday weather in Natal and João Pessoa is about equally good (score 90 vs. 90). During the day it is about as warm in João Pessoa as in Natal. The sea is about equally warm. João Pessoa gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Natal | João Pessoa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Aug – Feb | Aug – Dec |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Natal, Brazil ranks 1 of 19 destinations in this country.
- NatalThis page29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4João Pessoa29°27°75
- 5Belo Horizonte27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
Planning a trip to Natal, Brazil
Weather for your travel dates
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Natal, Brazil 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.
Natal, Brazil has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 74).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 18 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 10 min
- Distance
- 7,170 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 Natal, Brazil
When is the best time to visit Natal, Brazil?
The best time to visit Natal, Brazil is from August to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Natal, Brazil?
The sea temperature in Natal, Brazil ranges from 26.4 °C in August to 28.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Natal, Brazil in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Natal, Brazil?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Natal, Brazil?
Rain is most frequent from December to September; the wettest month is April with 178 mm. The driest month is November with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Natal, Brazil get?
Natal, Brazil gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Natal, Brazil in?
Natal, Brazil uses the time zone America/Fortaleza, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Natal, Brazil?
A nonstop flight from London to Natal, Brazil takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Natal, Brazil?
Natal, Brazil has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 81.
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