Monthly climate in Natal, Brazil

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Natal features a tropical savanna climate (As). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (77 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 22 °C (72 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (86 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1305 mm (51.4 inches) and receives 251 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Natal enjoys an average of 3948 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 46 minutes to 12 hours 26 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Natal, Brazil §

The warmest months in Natal are January, February and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (77 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Natal experiences 328 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Natal, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(86°F)
30°C
(86°F)
30°C
(86°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
Mean maximum 29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(85°F)
Average high 28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(81°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(80°F)
26°C
(80°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(79°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(81°F)
Average low 25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(78°F)
Mean minimum 24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(73°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
Minimum 23°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(73°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Natal, Brazil §

Natal usually has the most precipitation in March, April and July, with an average of 25 rainy days and 187 mm (7.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Natal are September, October and November. On average, 40 mm (1.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Natal, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69 (2.7) 132 (5.2) 187 (7.4) 197 (7.7) 167 (6.6) 145 (5.7) 179 (7.0) 55 (2.2) 44 (1.7) 39 (1.5) 38 (1.5) 54 (2.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 18 23 26 27 24 22 24 19 17 16 15 20

Monthly sunshine hours in Natal, Brazil §

The sunniest months in Natal are August, October and December, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 21 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Natal: January, February and April receive an average of 9 hours 58 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Natal, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 281 307 338 308 324 318 329 346 338 352 346 357
Mean daily daylight hours 12h 24m 12h 16m 12h 6m 11h 57m 11h 50m 11h 46m 11h 48m 11h 54m 12h 3m 12h 13m 12h 22m 12h 26m

Solar UV radiation in Natal, Brazil §

Natal experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and December, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and August are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 12. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Natal UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Natal, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 14 14 15 14 13 11 11 12 13 13 14 14

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Natal, Brazil

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Natal. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Natal's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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