Best Time to Visit Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Porto Alegre.
Porto Alegre does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 24.6°C / 76.3°F) and driest (November, 99 mm / 3.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through March–May and July–August and October–December; the wetter half falls in June and September and January–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15°C / 59°F in July to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in February, with rainfall from 99 mm / 3.9 in (November) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Porto Alegre's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 21.7°C71.1°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.6°C76.3°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
No month at Porto Alegre matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Porto Alegre?
Porto Alegre doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on November (driest, ~99 mm / 3.9 in) and February (warmest, 24.6°C / 76.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Porto Alegre?
The rainy season at Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul runs through June and September and January–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 130 mm / 5.1 in. The wettest single month is January (148 mm / 5.8 in).
What is the driest month in Porto Alegre?
The driest month in Porto Alegre is November, averaging about 99 mm / 3.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Porto Alegre?
The least comfortable months for travel to Porto Alegre — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 148 mm / 5.8 in in January, and the coldest month averages 15°C / 59°F.
Is Porto Alegre climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Porto Alegre 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 Porto Alegre specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.