Climate Insights for Palmas

The climate in Palmas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1724mm of precipitation falls per year. Palmas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palmas 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Palmas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 25°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Palmas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1724mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 221mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 95mm. That's 126mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Palmas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.

It is currently autumn in Palmas, which began on March 20, 2026. Palmas 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 January at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Palmas is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 99mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Palmas 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.