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Porto Seguro weather & best time to visit

City break

Porto Seguro at a glance

Best time
Jun – Oct
Warmest month
Mar · 30°
Warmest sea
Apr · 27.6°
Sunshine a year
2,400 h
Rain a year
1,143 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Porto Seguro

Porto Seguro has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Porto Seguro is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Porto Seguro

The best time to visit Porto Seguro is from June to October. The sea reaches 27.6 °C in April, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 164 mm.

Porto Seguro through the seasons

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

Porto Seguro in the dry season

Jan – Mar, May – Oct

58

Fair

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 145 rainy days in all

Porto Seguro in the rainy season

Apr, Nov – Dec

51

Fair

  • 29–30 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 52 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Apr, Nov – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

61

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – October

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

05:0917:35

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 04:55–05:37 · evening 17:06–17:49
Blue hour
Morning 04:47–04:55 · evening 17:49–17:57

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 Porto Seguro compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°. The days get 0.4 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°29°
Night-time low22°22°
Sea25°26°
Daylight12.2 h12.7 h

What is the weather like in Porto Seguro in October?

In October, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 27 min05:09 – 17:35
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
57 %on averageAll months
Hot days
5 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %

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

Compare two months in Porto Seguro

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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September has the better holiday weather in Porto Seguro: score 71 against 61. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has 3 fewer rainy days.

October vs September, Porto Seguro
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score6171better
Daytime high28°28°
Night-time low22°21°
Sea25.4°25.1°
Sunshine6.6 h6.4 h
Rainy days1512better
Rainfall99 mm54 mmbetter
Muggy days2925better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Porto Seguro month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

48January30° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h

In January, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 80 mm. On about 14 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 Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in January
49February30° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h

In February, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 15 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 Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in February
42March30° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h

In March, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 110 mm. On about 18 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 Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in March
46April30° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h

In April, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in April
55May28° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In May, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 97 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in May
65June27° · Sea 26° · 6.0 h

In June, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 77 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in June
63July27° · Sea 25° · 6.0 h

In July, Porto Seguro is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 70 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in July
68August27° · Sea 25° · 6.2 h

In August, Porto Seguro is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in August
71September28° · Sea 25° · 6.4 h

In September, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in September
61October28° · Sea 25° · 6.6 h

In October, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in October
53November29° · Sea 26° · 6.2 h

In November, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in November
53December30° · Sea 26° · 7.2 h

In December, Porto Seguro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 126 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto Seguro.

Porto Seguro in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Porto Seguro

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 (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in March (24°). 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) all year, on about 341 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 28°Night 22°Sea 25°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4830°24°26.7°7.6 h1780
FebruaryFeb4930°24°27.2°7.5 h1674
MarchMar4230°24°27.5°6.8 h21110
AprilApr4630°24°27.6°6.4 h20138
MayMay5528°22°26.8°6.1 h1797
JuneJun6527°21°25.8°6.0 h1677
JulyJul6327°20°25.2°6.0 h1770
AugustAug6827°20°24.9°6.2 h1554
SeptemberSep7128°21°25.1°6.4 h1254
OctoberOct6128°22°25.4°6.6 h1599
NovemberNov5329°23°25.8°6.2 h17164
DecemberDec5330°24°26.1°7.2 h16126

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

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Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Porto Seguro

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

Sea in October25.4°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 24.9 – 26.0 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 25.4°8 in 10 years 24.9° – 26.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Porto Seguro ranges from 24.9 °C in August to 27.6 °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 March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 27.0 and 28.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.7°26.4°27.0°warm
FebruaryFeb27.2°26.7°27.6°warm
MarchMar27.5°26.7°28.1°warm
AprilApr27.6°27.0°28.2°warm
MayMay26.8°26.4°27.2°warm
JuneJun25.8°25.2°26.3°pleasant
JulyJul25.2°24.8°25.6°pleasant
AugustAug24.9°24.4°25.4°pleasant
SeptemberSep25.1°24.7°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct25.4°24.9°26.0°pleasant
NovemberNov25.8°25.4°26.2°pleasant
DecemberDec26.1°25.7°26.5°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Porto Seguro

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

Per year
2,400 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 6.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 12.4 hShare of daylight 53 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Porto Seguro, 53 % 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

Rain in Porto Seguro: 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
1,143 mm on 197 days
Wettest month
Nov · 164 mm
Driest month
Aug · 54 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 99 mm

In October, Porto Seguro has about 15 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Porto Seguro

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

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

The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Porto Seguro

How breezy and how cloudy Porto Seguro 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
Oct · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Mar · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Porto Seguro typically peaks at 19 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
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 70 %
OctoberCloud cover 57 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Porto Seguro: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Porto Seguro

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

Hot days a year
88 days
Hottest month
Mar · 30 °C
Hot months
Feb – Mar

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 5Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Porto Seguro has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Porto Seguro

Weather for your travel dates

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

Porto Seguro 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.

Porto Seguro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 45).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    45

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    57

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    GoodBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    61

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    51

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 7.4 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 10 h 40 min
Distance
8,430 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.

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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Porto Seguro vs Salvador

In October the holiday weather in Porto Seguro and Salvador is about equally good (score 61 vs 62). During the day Salvador is 2 °C warmer than Porto Seguro. The sea in Salvador is 1 °C warmer.

Porto Seguro vs Salvador, in October
in OctoberPorto SeguroSalvador
Holiday weather score6162
Daytime high28°30°
Sea25°26°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1512
Best timeJun – OctSep – Oct

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OctoberPorto Seguro 28°Salvador 30°
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In October, Porto Seguro ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Natal30°27°90
  2. 2Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
  3. 3Ipanema29°22°71
  4. 4Fortaleza32°27°69
  5. 5Aracaju29°26°68
  6. 6Belo Horizonte29°65
  7. 7Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  8. 8São Paulo26°65
  9. 15Porto SeguroThis page28°25°61
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Frequently asked questions about Porto Seguro

When is the best time to visit Porto Seguro?

The best time to visit Porto Seguro is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Porto Seguro?

The sea temperature in Porto Seguro ranges from 24.9 °C in August to 27.6 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Porto Seguro in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Porto Seguro?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.

When does it rain most in Porto Seguro?

The rainy season is in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 164 mm. The driest month is August with 54 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Porto Seguro get?

Porto Seguro gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Porto Seguro in?

Porto Seguro is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Porto Seguro?

A nonstop flight from London to Porto Seguro takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,430 km.

Which school holidays are best for Porto Seguro?

Porto Seguro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 57, summer holidays 66, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 51.