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Ubatuba weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ubatuba at a glance

Best time
All year
Warmest month
Feb · 29°
Warmest sea
Feb · 27.1°
Sunshine a year
2,090 h
Rain a year
1,882 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Ubatuba

Ubatuba has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Ubatuba 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 Ubatuba

The best time to visit Ubatuba is all year round. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. The wettest month is January with 278 mm of precipitation.

Ubatuba through the seasons

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

Ubatuba in spring

Sep – Nov

66

Good

  • 25 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 46 rainy days in all

Ubatuba in summer

Dec – Feb

70

Good

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 62 rainy days in all

Ubatuba in autumn

Mar – May

74

Good

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Ubatuba in winter

Jun – Aug

69

Good

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ubatuba 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

65

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: all year

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 20°

05:2818:04

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 05:14–05:58 · evening 17:34–18:18
Blue hour
Morning 05:05–05:14 · evening 18:18–18:27

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 Ubatuba 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 low18°19°
Sea22°23°
Daylight12.3 h12.9 h

What is the weather like in Ubatuba in October?

In October, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 36 min05:28 – 18:04
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %79 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %15 %

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

Compare two months in Ubatuba

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 Ubatuba: score 77 against 65. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C warmer in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days.

October vs May, Ubatuba
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score6577better
Daytime high25°25°
Night-time low19°19°
Sea22.5°24.0°
Sunshine5.1 h5.2 h
Rainy days1612better
Rainfall147 mm107 mmbetter
Muggy days2115better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ubatuba month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

69January28° · Sea 27° · 5.8 h

In January, Ubatuba 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. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 7 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 Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in January
71February29° · Sea 27° · 6.3 h

In February, Ubatuba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 7 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 Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in February
70March28° · Sea 27° · 6.0 h

In March, Ubatuba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 223 mm. On about 5 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 Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in March
75April27° · Sea 26° · 5.9 h

In April, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in April
77May25° · Sea 24° · 5.2 h

In May, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in May
70June24° · Sea 23° · 5.2 h

In June, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in June
68July24° · Sea 22° · 5.5 h

In July, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in July
69August24° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h

In August, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in August
66September25° · Sea 22° · 5.6 h

In September, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in September
65October25° · Sea 23° · 5.1 h

In October, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba in October
67November25° · Sea 23° · 5.8 h

In November, Ubatuba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 183 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

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

In December, Ubatuba is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 221 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ubatuba.

Ubatuba 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 Ubatuba

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 21 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 230 days a year, mostly from October to May.

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
JanuaryJan6928°23°26.5°5.8 h22278
FebruaryFeb7129°23°27.1°6.3 h20230
MarchMar7028°23°26.6°6.0 h20223
AprilApr7527°21°25.7°5.9 h14136
MayMay7725°19°24.0°5.2 h12107
JuneJun7024°18°22.6°5.2 h1079
JulyJul6824°17°21.7°5.5 h982
AugustAug6924°17°21.4°5.9 h979
SeptemberSep6625°18°21.8°5.6 h13117
OctoberOct6525°19°22.5°5.1 h16147
NovemberNov6725°20°23.1°5.8 h17183
DecemberDec7127°22°25.0°6.3 h20221

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

23.43° S, 45.07° W · 6 m · America/Sao_Paulo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ubatuba

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

Sea in October22.5°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.3 – 23.7 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.5°8 in 10 years 21.3° – 23.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ubatuba ranges from 21.4 °C in August to 27.1 °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 25.4 and 28.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.5°24.8°28.9°warm
FebruaryFeb27.1°25.4°28.3°warm
MarchMar26.6°25.2°28.0°warm
AprilApr25.7°24.7°26.8°pleasant
MayMay24.0°23.1°25.0°pleasant
JuneJun22.6°21.8°23.8°refreshing
JulyJul21.7°20.8°22.4°refreshing
AugustAug21.4°20.0°22.2°refreshing
SeptemberSep21.8°21.0°22.5°refreshing
OctoberOct22.5°21.3°23.7°refreshing
NovemberNov23.1°22.0°24.4°pleasant
DecemberDec25.0°23.7°26.2°pleasant
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ubatuba

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

Per year
2,090 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 6.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Oct · 5.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 12.6 hShare of daylight 40 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Ubatuba, 40 % 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 Ubatuba: 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
1,882 mm on 181 days
Wettest month
Jan · 278 mm
Driest month
Jun · 79 mm
OctoberRainy days 16Rainfall 147 mm

In October, Ubatuba has about 16 rainy days with 147 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ubatuba

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ubatuba

How breezy and how cloudy Ubatuba 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
Feb · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ubatuba typically peaks at 16 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
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 50 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 74 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Ubatuba: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 Ubatuba

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

Hot days a year
36 days
Hottest month
Feb · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Ubatuba has about 2 hot days, 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 Ubatuba

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ubatuba 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.

Ubatuba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 65).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    69

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    65

    Good

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

    Dec – Jan

    70

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 50 min
Distance
9,400 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.

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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Ubatuba vs Paraty

In October the holiday weather in Ubatuba and Paraty is about equally good (score 65 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Paraty as in Ubatuba. The sea is about equally warm.

Ubatuba vs Paraty, in October
in OctoberUbatubaParaty
Holiday weather score6562
Daytime high25°25°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1621
Best timeAll yearApr – Nov

Through the year

OctoberUbatuba 25°Paraty 25°
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In October, Ubatuba ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Itaguaí29°22°72
  3. 3Armação dos Búzios26°22°72
  4. 4Ipanema29°22°71
  5. 5Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
  6. 6UbatubaThis page25°23°65
  7. 7Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  8. 8São Paulo26°65
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Frequently asked questions about Ubatuba

When is the best time to visit Ubatuba?

The best time to visit Ubatuba is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ubatuba?

The sea temperature in Ubatuba ranges from 21.4 °C in August to 27.1 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Ubatuba in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Ubatuba?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.

When does it rain most in Ubatuba?

The wettest month is January with 278 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 79 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ubatuba get?

Ubatuba gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.3 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Ubatuba in?

Ubatuba is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ubatuba?

A nonstop flight from London to Ubatuba takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,400 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Ubatuba?

Ubatuba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 76, summer holidays 69, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 70.