Climate Insights for Palmas

The climate in Palmas is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1621mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 307mm of rainfall. 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: September, August, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Palmas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Palmas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1621mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 307mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 307mm 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.

Palmas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

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 September at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

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.