Climate Insights for Campos dos Goytacazes

The climate in Campos dos Goytacazes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 914mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 210mm of rainfall. Campos dos Goytacazes is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, April. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Campos dos Goytacazes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Campos dos Goytacazes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 914mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 210mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 197mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Campos dos Goytacazes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Campos dos Goytacazes, which began on June 21, 2026. Campos dos Goytacazes is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 19°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 61 days from now.

The best time to visit Campos dos Goytacazes is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Campos dos Goytacazes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.