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Paraty weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Paraty at a glance

Best time
Apr – Nov
Warmest month
Feb · 28°
Warmest sea
Feb · 27.3°
Sunshine a year
2,150 h
Rain a year
3,330 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Paraty

Paraty has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Paraty is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Paraty

The best time to visit Paraty is from April to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 548 mm.

Paraty through the seasons

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

Paraty in spring

Sep – Nov

64

Good

  • 24–25 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 59 rainy days in all

Paraty in summer

Dec – Feb

71

Good

  • 27–28 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 78 rainy days in all

Paraty in autumn

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 61 rainy days in all

Paraty in winter

Jun – Aug

66

Good

  • 24 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

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 Paraty for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, April, December

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

62

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – November

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

05:2718:02

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 05:13–05:57 · evening 17:32–18:16
Blue hour
Morning 05:04–05:13 · evening 18:16–18:25

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 Paraty compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 25° from start to end. The sea warms from 22° to 23°. The days get 0.6 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°25°
Night-time low19°20°
Sea22°23°
Daylight12.3 h12.9 h

What is the weather like in Paraty in October?

In October, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 240 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 36 min05:27 – 18:02
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
75 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %95 %
  • Seaweight 25 %83 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

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
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Paraty

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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May has the better holiday weather in Paraty: score 72 against 62. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C warmer in May. May has 5 fewer rainy days.

October vs May, Paraty
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score6272better
Daytime high25°25°
Night-time low19°19°
Sea22.8°24.2°
Sunshine5.4 h5.6 h
Rainy days2116better
Rainfall240 mm153 mmbetter
Muggy days2214better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Paraty month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

70January28° · Sea 27° · 5.9 h

In January, Paraty is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 548 mm. On about 5 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 Paraty.

Paraty in January
71February28° · Sea 27° · 6.3 h

In February, Paraty is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 430 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in February
70March28° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In March, Paraty is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 431 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in March
71April27° · Sea 26° · 6.2 h

In April, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 248 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in April
72May25° · Sea 24° · 5.6 h

In May, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in May
67June24° · Sea 23° · 5.5 h

In June, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in June
65July24° · Sea 22° · 5.8 h

In July, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in July
66August24° · Sea 22° · 6.2 h

In August, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in August
63September24° · Sea 22° · 5.8 h

In September, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in September
62October25° · Sea 23° · 5.4 h

In October, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 240 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in October
66November25° · Sea 23° · 5.7 h

In November, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 343 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in November
71December27° · Sea 25° · 6.3 h

In December, Paraty is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 447 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Paraty.

Paraty in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Paraty

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

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

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in February (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 237 days a year, mostly from September to April.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 25°Night 19°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7028°23°26.8°5.9 h28548
FebruaryFeb7128°23°27.3°6.3 h24430
MarchMar7028°23°26.9°6.1 h26431
AprilApr7127°22°25.9°6.2 h19248
MayMay7225°19°24.2°5.6 h16153
JuneJun6724°18°22.7°5.5 h12109
JulyJul6524°17°22.0°5.8 h10105
AugustAug6624°18°21.6°6.2 h11105
SeptemberSep6324°18°22.1°5.8 h15172
OctoberOct6225°19°22.8°5.4 h21240
NovemberNov6625°20°23.3°5.7 h23343
DecemberDec7127°22°25.2°6.3 h26447

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

23.22° S, 44.71° W · 8 m · America/Sao_Paulo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Paraty

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

Sea in October22.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.4 – 24.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.8°8 in 10 years 21.4° – 24.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Paraty ranges from 21.6 °C in August to 27.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.5 and 29.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.8°25.1°29.2°warm
FebruaryFeb27.3°25.5°29.0°warm
MarchMar26.9°25.5°28.2°warm
AprilApr25.9°24.9°27.0°pleasant
MayMay24.2°23.4°25.1°pleasant
JuneJun22.7°21.9°24.1°refreshing
JulyJul22.0°21.2°22.6°refreshing
AugustAug21.6°20.3°22.4°refreshing
SeptemberSep22.1°21.3°22.9°refreshing
OctoberOct22.8°21.4°24.1°refreshing
NovemberNov23.3°22.0°24.6°pleasant
DecemberDec25.2°23.7°26.4°pleasant
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Paraty

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

Per year
2,150 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 6.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Oct · 5.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 12.6 hShare of daylight 43 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Paraty, 43 % 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.

Rain

Rain in Paraty: 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
3,330 mm on 232 days
Wettest month
Jan · 548 mm
Driest month
Jul · 105 mm
OctoberRainy days 21Rainfall 240 mm

In October, Paraty has about 21 rainy days with 240 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Paraty

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

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Paraty

How breezy and how cloudy Paraty 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
11 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Sep · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Feb · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Paraty typically peaks at 13 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
64 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 48 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 75 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Paraty: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Paraty

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

Hot days a year
22 days
Hottest month
Feb · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Paraty has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 25 °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

Planning a trip to Paraty

Weather for your travel dates

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

Paraty 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.

Paraty has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 62).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    71

    GoodBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    62

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    71

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 45 min
Distance
9,360 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.

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Paraty vs Angra dos Reis

In October Angra dos Reis has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Angra dos Reis as in Paraty. The sea is about equally warm. Angra dos Reis gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Paraty vs Angra dos Reis, in October
in OctoberParatyAngra dos Reis
Holiday weather score6271
Daytime high25°25°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days2115
Best timeApr – NovApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberParaty 25°Angra dos Reis 25°
ParatyAngra dos Reis
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Brazil in October: the best places

In October, Paraty ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Ipanema29°22°71
  2. 2Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
  3. 3Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  4. 4São Paulo26°65
  5. 5Belo Horizonte29°65
  6. 6Mogi das Cruzes26°63
  7. 7Ouro Preto25°63
  8. 8ParatyThis page25°23°62
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Frequently asked questions about Paraty

When is the best time to visit Paraty?

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

How warm is the sea in Paraty?

The sea temperature in Paraty ranges from 21.6 °C in August to 27.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Paraty in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Paraty?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.

When does it rain most in Paraty?

The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 548 mm. The driest month is July with 105 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Paraty get?

Paraty gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.3 hours a day; in October there are 5.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Paraty in?

Paraty is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Paraty?

A nonstop flight from London to Paraty takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,360 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Paraty?

Paraty has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 71, summer holidays 66, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 71.