WhereItsSunny

Best Time to Visit Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Natal is at its sunniest and driest in October–December.

The best time to visit Natal for sunny, dry weather is October–December — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August–February; the wetter half falls in March–July. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in January, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in (October) to 230 mm / 9.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Natal's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.

Recommended months

Sunny & HotSunny & WarmSunny & MildTropicalSnowy
MonthTempRainFeels like
October25.9°C78.6°F17 mm0.7″Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm
November26.5°C79.7°F19 mm0.7″Sunny & Hot
December26.7°C80.1°F26 mm1″Sunny & Hot

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Natal?

The best time to visit Natal for sunny, dry weather is October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and the driest is October with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Natal's coordinates.

When is the rainy season in Natal?

The rainy season at Natal, Rio Grande do Norte runs through March–July, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 105 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is June (230 mm / 9.1 in).

What is the driest month in Natal?

The driest month in Natal is October, averaging about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.9°C / 78.6°F.

What months should I avoid visiting Natal?

The least comfortable months for travel to Natal — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 230 mm / 9.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 24.5°C / 76.1°F.

Is Natal climate different from Brazil overall?

Yes, usually. Our Natal figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Natal specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.