In general the best time to visit Joao Pessoa is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in December and it has 1 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Joao Pessoa in different months
This is the average weather in Joao Pessoa for each month based on historic data:
September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during November.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 209 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 149 mm in May.
Climate in Joao Pessoa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Joao Pessoa for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+34°C
+33°C
+33°C
+33°C
+31°C
+31°C
+30°C
+30°C
+30°C
+31°C
+32°C
+32°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
+28°C
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+28°C
+29°C
+29°C
Minimum Temperature
+22°C
+21°C
+22°C
+22°C
+21°C
+19°C
+20°C
+19°C
+19°C
+21°C
+21°C
+22°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
78
79
80
82
83
84
83
81
79
76
76
76
Rain, mm
58
79
120
146
149
148
140
67
40
25
22
33
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Sunny Days
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cloud Days
6
4
3
2
3
2
2
4
6
9
9
8
Rainy Days
24
23
26
27
27
27
29
26
23
21
20
22
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Joao Pessoa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Joao Pessoa is December with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Joao Pessoa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Joao Pessoa is June with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Joao Pessoa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 22 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 27 rainy days and 149 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Joao Pessoa:
What is the hottest month in Joao Pessoa?
The hottest month in Joao Pessoa is December with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Joao Pessoa?
The coldest month in Joao Pessoa is June with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Joao Pessoa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Joao Pessoa could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Joao Pessoa?
if you're looking to visit Joao Pessoa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 22 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Joao Pessoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.