Climate Insights for Lapão

The climate in Lapão is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 223mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Lapão 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: June, January, April. The coldest months are September, December, November, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between March and December.

Temperatures in Lapão vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is September, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Lapão is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 223mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than April, 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. Light snowfall can occur between March and December, totalling around 42cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 33cm.

Lapão is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

It is currently winter in Lapão, which began on June 21, 2026. Lapão 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 June at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lapão 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.