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Vitória weather & best time to visit

City break

Vitória at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Feb · 32°
Warmest sea
Mar · 26.9°
Sunshine a year
2,210 h
Rain a year
1,074 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
16 m

Climate in Vitória

Vitória 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 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Vitória is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vitória

The best time to visit Vitória is from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is November with 190 mm.

Vitória through the seasons

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

Vitória in the dry season

Apr – Oct

71

Good

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 67 rainy days in all

Vitória in the rainy season

Nov – Mar

41

Fair

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 77 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 29°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

05:1117:43

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 04:57–05:41 · evening 17:13–17:57
Blue hour
Morning 04:49–04:57 · evening 17:57–18:05

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 Vitória compared with 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 days get 0.5 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°29°
Night-time low21°22°
Sea24°24°
Daylight12.3 h12.8 h

What is the weather like in Vitória in October?

In October, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 10 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 Vitória.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 32 min05:11 – 17:43
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
10 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %

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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Vitória

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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July has the better holiday weather in Vitória: score 83 against 60. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.

October vs July, Vitória
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score6083better
Daytime high29°27°
Night-time low22°20°
Sea23.8°23.5°
Sunshine5.3 h6.0 hbetter
Rainy days128better
Rainfall93 mm32 mmbetter
Muggy days2412better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Vitória month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

42January32° · Sea 26° · 6.8 h

In January, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 126 mm. On about 25 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 Vitória.

Vitória in January
42February32° · Sea 27° · 7.7 h

In February, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 93 mm. On about 26 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 Vitória.

Vitória in February
36March32° · Sea 27° · 6.7 h

In March, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 26 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 Vitória.

Vitória in March
47April30° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In April, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 17 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 Vitória.

Vitória in April
69May29° · Sea 25° · 6.0 h

In May, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vitória.

Vitória in May
81June28° · Sea 24° · 6.1 h

In June, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vitória.

Vitória in June
83July27° · Sea 24° · 6.0 h

In July, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vitória.

Vitória in July
82August27° · Sea 23° · 6.3 h

In August, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vitória.

Vitória in August
73September28° · Sea 23° · 5.5 h

In September, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vitória.

Vitória in September
60October29° · Sea 24° · 5.3 h

In October, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 10 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 Vitória.

Vitória in October
46November29° · Sea 25° · 4.7 h

In November, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 190 mm. On about 11 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 Vitória.

Vitória in November
38December31° · Sea 25° · 5.4 h

In December, Vitória is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 177 mm. On about 20 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 Vitória.

Vitória 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 Vitória

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 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (20°), the warmest in February (25°). 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) on about 279 days a year, mostly from September to June.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 29°Night 22°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4232°24°25.8°6.8 h14126
FebruaryFeb4232°25°26.5°7.7 h1493
MarchMar3632°24°26.9°6.7 h17122
AprilApr4730°23°26.7°6.1 h1588
MayMay6929°21°25.3°6.0 h946
JuneJun8128°20°24.1°6.1 h727
JulyJul8327°20°23.5°6.0 h832
AugustAug8227°20°23.1°6.3 h835
SeptemberSep7328°21°23.2°5.5 h945
OctoberOct6029°22°23.8°5.3 h1293
NovemberNov4629°23°24.5°4.7 h17190
DecemberDec3831°24°25.2°5.4 h17177

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

20.32° S, 40.34° W · 16 m · America/Sao_Paulo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vitória

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

Sea in October23.8°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.4 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.8°8 in 10 years 23.1° – 24.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vitória ranges from 23.1 °C in August to 26.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 26.1 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan25.8°25.2°26.6°pleasant
FebruaryFeb26.5°25.8°27.2°warm
MarchMar26.9°26.1°27.5°warm
AprilApr26.7°26.0°27.3°warm
MayMay25.3°24.7°25.7°pleasant
JuneJun24.1°23.5°24.9°pleasant
JulyJul23.5°23.0°24.1°pleasant
AugustAug23.1°22.7°23.6°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.2°22.6°23.7°pleasant
OctoberOct23.8°23.1°24.4°pleasant
NovemberNov24.5°23.9°25.1°pleasant
DecemberDec25.2°24.6°25.6°pleasant
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vitória

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

Per year
2,210 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 7.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 12.5 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Vitória, 42 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Vitória: 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
1,074 mm on 145 days
Wettest month
Nov · 190 mm
Driest month
Jun · 27 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 93 mm

In October, Vitória has about 12 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Vitória

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 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 Vitória

How breezy and how cloudy Vitória 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vitória typically peaks at 18 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
59 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 45 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Vitória: mostly cloudy, with about 5.3 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 Vitória

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

Hot days a year
159 days
Hottest month
Feb · 32 °C
Hot months
Dec – Apr

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 10Daytime high 29 °C

In October, Vitória has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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 Vitória

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vitória 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.

Vitória has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    44

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    40

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 15 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 10 min
Distance
8,880 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.

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Vitória vs Nova Friburgo

In October the holiday weather in Vitória and Nova Friburgo is about equally good (score 60 vs 57). During the day Nova Friburgo is 4 °C cooler than Vitória.

Vitória vs Nova Friburgo, in October
in OctoberVitóriaNova Friburgo
Holiday weather score6057
Daytime high29°25°
Sea24°no sea nearby
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1219
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberVitória 29°Nova Friburgo 25°
VitóriaNova Friburgo
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Ranking

Brazil in October: the best places

In October, Vitória ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
  2. 2Ipanema29°22°71
  3. 3Aracaju29°26°68
  4. 4Belo Horizonte29°65
  5. 5Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  6. 6São Paulo26°65
  7. 7Ouro Preto25°63
  8. 8Mogi das Cruzes26°63
  9. 15VitóriaThis page29°24°60
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  1. 80 % similar71Rio de JaneiroBrazil29°22°Best time: Apr – Oct
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Frequently asked questions about Vitória

When is the best time to visit Vitória?

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

How warm is the sea in Vitória?

The sea temperature in Vitória ranges from 23.1 °C in August to 26.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Vitória in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Vitória?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.

When does it rain most in Vitória?

The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is November with 190 mm. The driest month is June with 27 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vitória get?

Vitória gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.7 hours a day; in November there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Vitória in?

Vitória is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Vitória?

A nonstop flight from London to Vitória takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,880 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vitória?

Vitória has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 71, summer holidays 82, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 40.