Climate Insights for Caxias do Sul
Região Metropolitana da Serra Gaúcha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Caxias do Sul is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,896 mm of precipitation falls per year. Caxias do Sul receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caxias do Sul 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Caxias do Sul is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 74.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Caxias do Sul receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caxias do Sul 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Caxias do Sul sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Caxias do Sul sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 82°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Caxias do Sul is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,896 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 202 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 109 mm. That's 93 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Caxias do Sul is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 8 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.3 in. That's 3.7 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Caxias do Sul is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Caxias do Sul is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caxias do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul 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.