Climate Insights for Alto da Areia

Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hottest
February
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
November
142 mm rain5.6 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto da Areia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 870 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 142 mm of rainfall. Alto da Areia 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Alto da Areia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 34.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Alto da Areia 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°FebMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AugMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°F
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Alto da Areia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alto da Areia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 90°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 123mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmMarPrecipitation: 106mmAprPrecipitation: 60mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmAugPrecipitation: 30mmSepPrecipitation: 33mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmNovPrecipitation: 142mmDecPrecipitation: 135mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inNovPrecipitation: 5.6inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Alto da Areia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 870 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 142 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 15 mm. That's 128 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Alto da Areia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 5 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
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Alto da Areia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Alto da Areia 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 September, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr26°78°F
May24°75°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Alto da Areia is during 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 35 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alto da Areia is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°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 Alto da Areia 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 Alto da Areia 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h7 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h11 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
14 km/h9 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in