Petrópolis weather in November
In November, Petrópolis sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 252 mm of rain across 20 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of November to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Petrópolis's 12th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Petrópolis's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 252 mm
- 20 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:05 AM – 7:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Petrópolis reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and about 2°C cooler than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 |
| 4 | 26 | 19 |
| 5 | 26 | 19 |
| 6 | 26 | 19 |
| 7 | 26 | 19 |
| 8 | 26 | 19 |
| 9 | 26 | 19 |
| 10 | 26 | 19 |
| 11 | 26 | 19 |
| 12 | 27 | 19 |
| 13 | 27 | 19 |
| 14 | 27 | 19 |
| 15 | 27 | 19 |
| 16 | 27 | 19 |
| 17 | 27 | 19 |
| 18 | 27 | 19 |
| 19 | 27 | 19 |
| 20 | 27 | 19 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 23 | 27 | 19 |
| 24 | 27 | 20 |
| 25 | 27 | 20 |
| 26 | 27 | 20 |
| 27 | 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 27 | 20 |
| 29 | 27 | 20 |
| 30 | 27 | 20 |
How November really feels in Petrópolis
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Petrópolis weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 21° | 315 | 22.8 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 231 | 18.5 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 244 | 22.1 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 27° / 19° | 105 | 14.1 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 70 | 11 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 15° | 41 | 7 | 10.6 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 40 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 25° / 15° | 42 | 7.2 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 26° / 17° | 88 | 10.7 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 137 | 15.1 | 12.5 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 27° / 19° | 252 | 20 | 13.1 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 296 | 23.3 | 13.4 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in November, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 25 | 75 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Petrópolis gets around 252 mm of rain over 20 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 |
| 2 | 62 |
| 3 | 63 |
| 4 | 63 |
| 5 | 64 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 67 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 68 |
| 17 | 68 |
| 18 | 68 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 68 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 67 |
| 25 | 67 |
| 26 | 67 |
| 27 | 67 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 68 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 69% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 52 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 52 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 52 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 52 | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 52 | 10 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 52 | 11 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 51 | 12 |
| 8 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 53 | 12 |
| 9 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 52 | 13 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 53 | 13 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 53 | 14 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 54 | 14 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 53 | 15 |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 53 | 15 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 53 | 15 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 52 | 16 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 54 | 16 |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 54 | 16 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 54 | 16 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 56 | 16 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 56 | 16 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 56 | 16 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 57 | 16 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 58 | 16 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 58 | 16 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 58 | 17 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 59 | 17 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 59 | 18 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 60 | 19 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of November to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 7:02 PM to 7:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:11 | 7:02 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 6:10 | 7:02 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:10 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:09 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:09 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 6:08 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 6:08 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:08 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 6:07 | 7:06 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 6:07 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 6:06 | 7:08 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 6:06 | 7:08 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:10 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:10 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:11 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:12 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:12 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:04 | 7:13 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:14 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:14 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:15 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:16 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:16 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:17 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:18 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:18 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:19 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:20 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:20 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.35 kWh/m² to a high of 5.87 kWh/m² in February across the year — November's 4.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Petrópolis
In November, Petrópolis sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Petrópolis's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Petrópolis?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Petrópolis for sightseeing.
What to pack for Petrópolis in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Petrópolis sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 19°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Petrópolis in November
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 69 km away) is warmest in March at about 25°C and coldest in August near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 24 | Warm |
UV index in Petrópolis in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Petrópolis peaks around January 24 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 12 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Petrópolis in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Petrópolis is worst in July — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 19 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 32 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 36 | Poor |
| Jul | 38 | Poor |
| Aug | 32 | Moderate |
| Sep | 37 | Poor |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Petrópolis?
Petrópolis sits at 22.5°S, 43.2°W, 819 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Guapimirim, 21 km away.
Topography around Petrópolis
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Petrópolis.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Petrópolis has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 611 m around an average of 927 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,242 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,252 m.
The land around Petrópolis is covered by trees (70%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (81%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and grassland (32%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Petrópolis (-22.505°, -43.1786°, elevation 819 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).