Climate Insights for Cuiabá
Região Metropolitana do Vale do Rio Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Cuiabá is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 241 mm of rainfall. Cuiabá 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: September, October, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Cuiabá is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 49.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Cuiabá 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: September, October, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.
Temperature
Cuiabá sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Cuiabá sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 96°F. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cuiabá is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 241 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 241 mm 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.Cuiabá is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 9.5 in 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.
Wind
Cuiabá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Cuiabá is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cuiabá is during May, June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Cuiabá is during May, June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuiabá 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 Cuiabá 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.