Climate Insights for Viçosa
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 698 mm of precipitation falls per year. Viçosa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Viçosa 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 27.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Viçosa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Viçosa 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 89°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Viçosa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 698 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 31 mm. That's 101 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Viçosa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.2 in. That's 4 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Viçosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Viçosa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Viçosa is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Viçosa is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Viçosa 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Viçosa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.