Climate Insights for Guarapuava

The climate in Guarapuava is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1745mm of precipitation falls per year. Guarapuava receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guarapuava 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Guarapuava sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Guarapuava is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1745mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 213mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 73mm. That's 140mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Guarapuava 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Guarapuava, which began on March 20, 2026. Guarapuava 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 January at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 12 days from now.

The best time to visit Guarapuava is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guarapuava 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.