Climate Insights for Praia Grande

The climate in Praia Grande is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1907mm of precipitation falls per year. Praia Grande receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Praia Grande 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Praia Grande has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Praia Grande is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1907mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 253mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 75mm. That's 178mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Praia Grande is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/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 Praia Grande, which began on March 20, 2026. Praia Grande 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Praia Grande is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Praia Grande 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.