Climate Insights for Volta do Riacho

Região Geográfica Intermediária de Barreiras, Bahia, Brazil

Hottest
October
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
January
153 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Volta do Riacho is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 690 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. Volta do Riacho 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 18°C.The climate in Volta do Riacho is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 27.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Volta do Riacho 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 64°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°MarMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°JunMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°JulMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°SepMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°OctMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°NovMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°F
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Volta do Riacho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 36°C. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Volta do Riacho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 96°F. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 153mmFebPrecipitation: 89mmMarPrecipitation: 82mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 139mmDecPrecipitation: 135mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Volta do Riacho is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 152 mm less than January, 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 do Riacho is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 6 in less than January, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Volta do Riacho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Volta do Riacho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°81°F
May26°79°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct29°85°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec27°81°F

The best time to visit Volta do Riacho is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Volta do Riacho is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°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 do Riacho 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 do Riacho 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
36 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in