Climate Insights for Jacobina

The climate in Jacobina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 135mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Jacobina 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: November, December, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Jacobina vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Jacobina is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 135mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than May, 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.

Jacobina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/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 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Jacobina, which began on June 21, 2026. Jacobina 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 November at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Jacobina is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacobina 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.