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Santarém, Brazil weather & best time to visit

City break

Santarém, Brazil at a glance

Best time
Aug – Sep
Warmest month
Sep · 33°
Sunshine a year
2,300 h
Rain a year
3,042 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
51 m

Climate in Santarém, Brazil

Santarém, Brazil 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 33 °C, while February is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Santarém, Brazil is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Santarém, Brazil

The best time to visit Santarém, Brazil is from August to September. The rainy season is from January to May; the wettest month is March with 498 mm.

Santarém, Brazil through the seasons

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

Santarém, Brazil in the dry season

Jun – Dec

43

Fair

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 116 rainy days in all

Santarém, Brazil in the rainy season

Jan – May

39

Poor

  • 29–30 °C by day
  • 4.7 h of sun a day
  • 143 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jan – May

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santarém, Brazil for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – February, June

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

44

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: August – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 28°

06:2018:29

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 06:07–06:47 · evening 18:02–18:42
Blue hour
Morning 05:59–06:07 · evening 18:42–18:50

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 Santarém, Brazil compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°32°
Night-time low26°26°
Daylight12.1 h12.2 h

What is the weather like in Santarém, Brazil in October?

In October, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 10 min06:20 – 18:29
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
30 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %

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
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Santarém, Brazil

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 Santarém, Brazil: score 50 against 44. Daytime highs are about the same. September has 2 fewer rainy days.

October vs September, Santarém, Brazil
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score4450better
Daytime high33°33°
Night-time low26°26°
Sunshine8.0 h8.4 h
Rainy days1210better
Rainfall106 mm64 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Santarém, Brazil month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

40January30° · 5.1 h

In January, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 406 mm. On about 13 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 Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in January
40February29° · 4.6 h

In February, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 411 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 so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in February
38March30° · 4.3 h

In March, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 498 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in March
37April30° · 4.3 h

In April, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 446 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in April
39May30° · 5.2 h

In May, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 352 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in May
43June30° · 6.6 h

In June, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 181 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in June
41July31° · 7.2 h

In July, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in July
49August32° · 8.0 h

In August, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil – and yet one of the best months here.

Santarém, Brazil in August
50September33° · 8.4 h

In September, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil – and yet one of the best months here.

Santarém, Brazil in September
44October33° · 8.0 h

In October, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in October
37November32° · 7.3 h

In November, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 142 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in November
37December31° · 6.3 h

In December, Santarém, Brazil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santarém, Brazil.

Santarém, Brazil in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in September: 33°

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Santarém, Brazil

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

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in October (26°). 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 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 33°Night 26°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4030°25°5.1 h28406
FebruaryFeb4029°24°4.6 h26411
MarchMar3830°25°4.3 h29498
AprilApr3730°25°4.3 h29446
MayMay3930°25°5.2 h30352
JuneJun4330°24°6.6 h24181
JulyJul4131°25°7.2 h19117
AugustAug4932°25°8.0 h1272
SeptemberSep5033°26°8.4 h1064
OctoberOct4433°26°8.0 h12106
NovemberNov3732°26°7.3 h16142
DecemberDec3731°25°6.3 h23249

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

2.44° S, 54.71° W · 51 m · America/Santarem

Sunshine2,300 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Santarém, Brazil

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

Per year
2,300 hours
Sunniest month
Sep · 8.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Mar · 4.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.0 hDaylight 12.2 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Santarém, Brazil, 66 % 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.

Rain3,042 mm a year, most in March
Rain

Rain in Santarém, 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.

Per year
3,042 mm on 258 days
Wettest month
Mar · 498 mm
Driest month
Sep · 64 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 106 mm

In October, Santarém, Brazil has about 12 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 14 in March
Sun protection

UV index in Santarém, 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 March (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 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 & cloudsWindiest in September: 16 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Santarém, Brazil

How breezy and how cloudy Santarém, 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 16 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Santarém, Brazil typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 8.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Santarém, Brazil: variable cloud, with about 8.0 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 & humidity243 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Santarém, Brazil

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

Hot days a year
243 days
Hottest month
Sep · 33 °C
Hot months
May – Dec

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Santarém, Brazil has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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 Santarém, Brazil

Weather for your travel dates

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

Santarém, 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.

Santarém, Brazil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 37).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    37

    Poor

    • 30 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    40

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    46

    FairBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    44

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 30 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 25 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
Distance
7,860 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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Santarém vs Macapá

In October Macapá has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 44). During the day Macapá is 1 °C warmer than Santarém.

Santarém vs Macapá, in October
in OctoberSantarémMacapá
Holiday weather score4453
Daytime high33°34°
Seano sea nearby30°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days125
Best timeAug – SepOct

Through the year

OctoberSantarém 33°Macapá 34°
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Brazil in October: the best places

In October, Santarém ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Natal30°27°90
  2. 2Fortaleza32°27°69
  3. 3Aracaju29°26°68
  4. 4Goiana30°65
  5. 5João Pessoa30°27°65
  6. 6Belo Horizonte29°65
  7. 7São Luís32°28°63
  8. 8Ouro Preto25°63
  9. 23SantarémThis page33°44
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Frequently asked questions about Santarém, Brazil

When is the best time to visit Santarém, Brazil?

The best time to visit Santarém, Brazil is from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Santarém, Brazil?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Santarém, Brazil?

The rainy season is from January to May; the wettest month is March with 498 mm. The driest month is September with 64 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Santarém, Brazil get?

Santarém, Brazil gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.4 hours a day; in March there are 4.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Santarém, Brazil in?

Santarém, Brazil is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Santarém, Brazil?

A nonstop flight from London to Santarém, Brazil takes about 10 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,860 km.

Which school holidays are best for Santarém, Brazil?

Santarém, Brazil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 40, summer holidays 46, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 39.