Climate Insights for Jacobina

The climate in Jacobina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 738mm of precipitation falls per year. Jacobina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jacobina 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Jacobina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 30°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Jacobina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 738mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 85mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 34mm. That's 51mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Jacobina 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 July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 Jacobina, which began on March 20, 2026. Jacobina 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 December at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 12 days from now.

The best time to visit Jacobina is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Jacobina 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.