Climate Insights for Barra do Piraí

The climate in Barra do Piraí is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1449mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 261mm of rainfall. Barra do Piraí 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Barra do Piraí sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Barra do Piraí is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1449mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 261mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19mm. That's 242mm less than January, 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.

Barra do Piraí is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Barra do Piraí, which began on March 20, 2026. Barra do Piraí 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Barra do Piraí is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, January 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 Barra do Piraí 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.