The best times to visit Curitiba for ideal weather are

April 2nd to May 27th

or

July 30th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Curitiba Travel Info

Weather in Curitiba

Temperature

Average temperatures in Curitiba vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel very enjoyable all year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is more temperate than most — in the 64th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Curitiba, the hottest months are February, January, and then December. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early February where highs are regularly around 83.3°F (28.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 64.3°F (17.9°C) at night.

Curitiba Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Curitiba Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Curitiba Perceived Temperature (F)

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Curitiba Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Curitiba Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 80.8 69.3 62.7
Feb 82.1 70.4 63.6
Mar 79 68 61.3
Apr 75.6 64.2 57.4
May 69.8 59.1 52.2
Jun 68.4 56.7 49
Jul 68.5 56.3 48.3
Aug 72.2 58.5 49.6
Sep 73.2 60.6 53.2
Oct 75.5 63.2 56.3
Nov 77 65.4 58.5
Dec 80.4 68.5 61.4

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 27.1 20.7 17.1
Feb 27.8 21.3 17.6
Mar 26.1 20 16.3
Apr 24.2 17.9 14.1
May 21 15.1 11.2
Jun 20.2 13.7 9.4
Jul 20.3 13.5 9.1
Aug 22.3 14.7 9.8
Sep 22.9 15.9 11.8
Oct 24.2 17.3 13.5
Nov 25 18.6 14.7
Dec 26.9 20.3 16.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Curitiba are August, April, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid August. For example, on the week of August 6th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid January with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of January 8th.

When can you find snow in Curitiba? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Curitiba.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Curitiba (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 41% 0 8.5
Feb 38% 0 7.2
Mar 29% 0 5.2
Apr 18% 0 3.8
May 20% 0 3.6
Jun 21% 0 4.6
Jul 19% 0 4.6
Aug 17% 0 2.3
Sep 20% 0 4.5
Oct 26% 0 6.1
Nov 30% 0 5.7
Dec 35% 0 8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 41 0 21.6
Feb 38 0 18.3
Mar 29 0 13.2
Apr 18 0 9.7
May 20 0 9.1
Jun 21 0 11.7
Jul 19 0 11.7
Aug 17 0 5.8
Sep 20 0 11.4
Oct 26 0 15.5
Nov 30 0 14.5
Dec 35 0 20.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Curitiba has some very humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is August (70.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is May (78.1%).

Wind in Curitiba is usually calm. The windiest month is November, followed by October and December. November’s average wind speed of around 7.3 knots (8.4 MPH or 13.5 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late November to early December where average top sustained speeds reach 15.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Curitiba.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.7 Light breeze 14.5 Significant breeze
Feb 6.3 Light breeze 14 Significant breeze
Mar 6.2 Light breeze 13 Significant breeze
Apr 5.6 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
May 5.6 Light breeze 11.6 Significant breeze
Jun 5.6 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Jul 5.7 Light breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
Aug 6.4 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Sep 6.6 Light breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
Oct 7.3 Gentle breeze 14.3 Significant breeze
Nov 7.3 Gentle breeze 14.4 Significant breeze
Dec 6.8 Light breeze 14.7 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 76.8%
Feb 76.8%
Mar 77.4%
Apr 77.6%
May 78.1%
Jun 76.5%
Jul 76.2%
Aug 70.8%
Sep 75.1%
Oct 77.1%
Nov 75.8%
Dec 74.6%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Curitiba?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Brazil; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 24, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Curitiba, Brazil is July, followed by January and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Curitiba in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 49.6 in October means 49.6% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Curitiba Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 81.4°F (27.4°C) and 65.9°F (18.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 9 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 5 to 6 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Curitiba, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 78.7°F (25.9°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 9 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Curitiba to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 83.3°F (28.5°C) and 78.7°F (25.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 11 to 13 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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