Climate Insights for Viçosa
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,042 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 41 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.
Temperature
Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 83°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,042 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 173 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 42 mm. That's 131 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.7 in. That's 5.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2km/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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Viçosa is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°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.