AI-generatedRibeirão Preto at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Sep · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 1,124 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 554 m
Climate in Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while June is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Ribeirão Preto is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ribeirão Preto
The best time to visit Ribeirão Preto is from May to July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 226 mm.
Ribeirão Preto through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ribeirão Preto in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Good
- 27–32 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Ribeirão Preto in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – July
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:4018:13
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 05:27–06:10 · evening 17:44–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:27 · evening 18:27–18:36
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 Ribeirão Preto compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Ribeirão Preto in October?
In October, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 33 min05:40 – 18:13
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ribeirão Preto
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June has the better holiday weather in Ribeirão Preto: score 90 against 42. In June, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. June has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 12 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ribeirão Preto month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January30° · 5.5 h
In January, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 226 mm. On about 16 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 Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in January42February30° · 6.2 h
In February, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 17 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 Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in February44March30° · 6.2 h
In March, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 124 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 Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in March67April30° · 6.9 h
In April, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in April84May28° · 6.3 h
In May, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in May90June27° · 6.6 h
In June, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in June86July28° · 7.1 h
In July, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in July74August30° · 7.5 h
In August, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in August57September32° · 7.6 h
In September, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in September42October32° · 6.5 h
In October, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in October45November30° · 6.3 h
In November, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 151 mm. On about 18 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 Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in November41December30° · 6.0 h
In December, Ribeirão Preto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 17 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 Ribeirão Preto.
Ribeirão Preto in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ribeirão Preto
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (14°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from August to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 156 days a year, mostly from November to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 30° | 21° | 5.5 h | 21 | 226 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 30° | 21° | 6.2 h | 17 | 138 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 30° | 20° | 6.2 h | 16 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 30° | 19° | 6.9 h | 8 | 50 |
| MayMay | 84 | 28° | 16° | 6.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 14° | 6.6 h | 3 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 28° | 14° | 7.1 h | 2 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 15° | 7.5 h | 3 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 32° | 18° | 7.6 h | 6 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 32° | 20° | 6.5 h | 12 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 30° | 20° | 6.3 h | 15 | 151 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 30° | 21° | 6.0 h | 20 | 186 |
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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Sunshine hours in Ribeirão Preto
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 6.5 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Ribeirão Preto, 52 % 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 in Ribeirão Preto: 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, Ribeirão Preto has about 12 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ribeirão Preto
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 January (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 and clouds in Ribeirão Preto
How breezy and how cloudy Ribeirão Preto 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 Ribeirão Preto typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Ribeirão Preto: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Ribeirão Preto
How often the day gets hot in Ribeirão Preto (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, Ribeirão Preto has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Ribeirão Preto 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.
Ribeirão Preto has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 21 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 40 min
- Distance
- 9,300 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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Ribeirão Preto vs Piracicaba
In October Piracicaba has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 42). During the day Piracicaba is 2 °C cooler than Ribeirão Preto. Piracicaba gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ribeirão Preto | Piracicaba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Jul | May – Aug |
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In October, Ribeirão Preto ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ribeirão Preto
When is the best time to visit Ribeirão Preto?
The best time to visit Ribeirão Preto is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ribeirão Preto?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. June is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Ribeirão Preto?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 226 mm. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ribeirão Preto get?
Ribeirão Preto gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.6 hours a day; in January there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ribeirão Preto in?
Ribeirão Preto is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ribeirão Preto?
A nonstop flight from London to Ribeirão Preto takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,300 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ribeirão Preto?
Ribeirão Preto has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 85, summer holidays 78, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 41.