Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Sao Paulo do Potengi features a tropical savanna climate (As). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (77 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 19 °C (67 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 599 mm (23.6 inches) and receives 110 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Sao Paulo do Potengi enjoys an average of 3913 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 46 minutes to 12 hours 26 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Sao Paulo do Potengi are January, November and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 28 °C (82 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (77 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Sao Paulo do Potengi experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
| Mean maximum | 34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
| Average high | 32°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
| Average low | 24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Mean minimum | 22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Minimum | 21°C (70°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Sao Paulo do Potengi, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with other places around the world.
Sao Paulo do Potengi usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 18 rainy days and 99 mm (3.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Sao Paulo do Potengi are August, September and November. On average, 11 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) | 91 (3.6) | 111 (4.4) | 96 (3.8) | 77 (3.0) | 45 (1.8) | 73 (2.9) | 11 (0.4) | 11 (0.4) | 13 (0.5) | 12 (0.5) | 22 (0.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
The sunniest months in Sao Paulo do Potengi are October, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Sao Paulo do Potengi: January, February and April receive an average of 9 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 277 | 302 | 334 | 307 | 322 | 317 | 324 | 344 | 333 | 349 | 345 | 353 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 12h 24m | 12h 16m | 12h 7m | 11h 57m | 11h 49m | 11h 46m | 11h 48m | 11h 54m | 12h 3m | 12h 13m | 12h 22m | 12h 26m |
Sao Paulo do Potengi 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 Sao Paulo do Potengi UV Index data.
| 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 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Sao Paulo do Potengi. 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 Sao Paulo do Potengi's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.