Climate Insights for Cruz das Almas

The climate in Cruz das Almas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 351mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Cruz das Almas 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: May, June, December. The coldest months are March, February, November, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Cruz das Almas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 20°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cruz das Almas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 351mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Cruz das Almas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Cruz das Almas, which began on June 21, 2026. Cruz das Almas 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 May at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Cruz das Almas is during January, May, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, March can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cruz das Almas 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.