Climate Insights for Volta da Pedra
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Barreiras, Bahia, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Volta da Pedra is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 816 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 182 mm of rainfall. Volta da Pedra 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, September, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Volta da Pedra is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 32.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Volta da Pedra 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, September, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.
Temperature
Volta da Pedra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Volta da Pedra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 94°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Volta da Pedra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 816 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 182 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 181 mm less than November, 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.Volta da Pedra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 7.1 in less than November, 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.
Wind
Volta da Pedra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Volta da Pedra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Volta da Pedra is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Volta da Pedra is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Volta da Pedra 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 Volta da Pedra 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.