Climate Insights for Duque de Caxias

Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hottest
February
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
January
246 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Duque de Caxias is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,545 mm of precipitation falls per year. Duque de Caxias receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Duque de Caxias 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 16°C.The climate in Duque de Caxias is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 60.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Duque de Caxias receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Duque de Caxias 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 61°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°MayMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°NovMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°F
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Duque de Caxias sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Duque de Caxias sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 88°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°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 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 246mmFebPrecipitation: 228mmMarPrecipitation: 172mmAprPrecipitation: 107mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmJunPrecipitation: 38mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 63mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmOctPrecipitation: 140mmNovPrecipitation: 185mmDecPrecipitation: 213mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.7inFebPrecipitation: 9inMarPrecipitation: 6.8inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inOctPrecipitation: 5.5inNovPrecipitation: 7.3inDecPrecipitation: 8.4in
Precipitation

Duque de Caxias is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,545 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 246 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33 mm. That's 213 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.Duque de Caxias is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 8.4 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Duque de Caxias is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7km/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 conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Duque de Caxias is relatively calm, 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 September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr24°75°F
May22°71°F
Jun21°69°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct24°74°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Duque de Caxias is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Duque de Caxias is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Duque de Caxias 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 Duque de Caxias 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
228 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C69 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
62 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in