Climate Insights for Rocinha

The climate in Rocinha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1038mm of precipitation falls per year. Rocinha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rocinha 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Rocinha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Rocinha is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1038mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 119mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Rocinha 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 October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Rocinha, which began on March 20, 2026. Rocinha 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 13 days from now.

The best time to visit Rocinha is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, 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, February 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 Rocinha 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.