Climate Insights for Alcobaça
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Ilhéus-Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Alcobaça is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,063 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alcobaça receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alcobaça 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Alcobaça is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 41.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Alcobaça receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alcobaça 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.
Temperature
Alcobaça has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Alcobaça has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alcobaça is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,063 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 45 mm. That's 133 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alcobaça is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.8 in. That's 5.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alcobaça is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alcobaça is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alcobaça is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alcobaça is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alcobaça 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alcobaça based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.