Climate Insights for Lapa

The climate in Lapa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1631mm of precipitation falls per year. Lapa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lapa 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, April, January. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Lapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Lapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1631mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 241mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 63mm. That's 178mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Lapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 Lapa, which began on June 21, 2026. Lapa 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 61 days from now.

The best time to visit Lapa is during September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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 Lapa 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.