Climate Insights for Ribeira do Pombal

The climate in Ribeira do Pombal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 132mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Ribeira do Pombal 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are November, October, January, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Ribeira do Pombal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 26°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 17°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Ribeira do Pombal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 132mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than March, 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.

Ribeira do Pombal 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 August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Ribeira do Pombal, which began on June 21, 2026. Ribeira do Pombal 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 October at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Ribeira do Pombal is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ribeira do Pombal 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.