São Joaquim in Spring
In spring (September, October and November), São Joaquim sees average daytime highs around 20°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 431 mm of rain over about 40 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 18°C in early September to 22°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is São Joaquim's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see São Joaquim's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 20°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 431 mm
- 40 wet days
- Avg wind
- 12 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in São Joaquim in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 18°C in early September to 22°C by late November.
A typical spring day in São Joaquim reaches about 20°C and drops to 10°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest September.
São Joaquim weather by month
How the three spring months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 15° | 159 | 18.8 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 23° / 15° | 136 | 16.5 | 13 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 22° / 14° | 106 | 14.5 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 20° / 11° | 86 | 10.2 | 11.3 | 6.2 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 122 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 15° / 7° | 119 | 10.4 | 10.2 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 15° / 6° | 118 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 17° / 7° | 112 | 9.3 | 11 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 18° / 9° | 143 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 20° / 11° | 159 | 14.6 | 12.7 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 21° / 12° | 129 | 13.6 | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 23° / 14° | 136 | 15.5 | 13.8 | 5.9 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
São Joaquim gets around 431 mm of rain over 40 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 12 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min in early September to 13 h 42 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.0 kWh/m².
Is spring a good time to visit São Joaquim?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a reasonable time to visit São Joaquim for sightseeing.
What to pack for São Joaquim in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, São Joaquim sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 10°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 40 days see rain.
UV index in São Joaquim in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in São Joaquim peaks around January 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 4 (moderate).
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 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in São Joaquim in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in São Joaquim is worst in August — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.7× the cleanest month (March, 5 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) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is São Joaquim?
São Joaquim sits at 28.3°S, 49.9°W, 1,353 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Orleans, 63 km away.
Topography around São Joaquim
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São Joaquim.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São Joaquim has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 249 m around an average of 1,358 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 715 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,810 m.
The land around São Joaquim is covered by grassland (66%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, grassland (57%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and grassland (38%) 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 São Joaquim (-28.2939°, -49.9317°, elevation 1,353 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.