Climate Overview
The climate in Palmas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1766mm of precipitation falls per year. Palmas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palmas 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.
Temperature
Palmas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 13°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Palmas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1766mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 214mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 95mm. That's 119mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Palmas 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 February, 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.
Seasons
12 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Palmas, which began on March 20, 2026. Palmas 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 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 12 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 505mm across the season with a monthly average of 168mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 562mm across the season with a monthly average of 187mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 328mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palmas 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.
