Climate Insights for Pelotas

The climate in Pelotas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1305mm of precipitation falls per year. Pelotas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pelotas 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 12°C.

Pelotas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Pelotas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1305mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 157mm of rainfall. September and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 59mm. That's 98mm 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.

Pelotas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Pelotas, which began on June 21, 2026. Pelotas 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Pelotas is during February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°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 Pelotas 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.