Climate Insights for Curitiba
Curitiba Historical Centre, Greater Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Curitiba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,436 mm of precipitation falls per year. Curitiba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Curitiba 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Curitiba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 56.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Curitiba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Curitiba 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Curitiba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Curitiba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 78°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Curitiba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,436 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 197 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42 mm. That's 155 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Curitiba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.7 in. That's 6.1 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Curitiba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Curitiba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Curitiba is during April and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Curitiba is during April and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Curitiba 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 Curitiba 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.