Sao Rafael in Spring
In spring (September, October and November), Sao Rafael sees average daytime highs around 24°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 496 mm of rain over about 52 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 26°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels humid.
Spring is Sao Rafael's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Sao Rafael's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 24°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 496 mm
- 52 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.5
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Sao Rafael in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 26°C by late November.
A typical spring day in Sao Rafael reaches about 24°C and drops to 16°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest September.
Sao Rafael 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 | 27° / 20° | 337 | 26.6 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 20° | 275 | 23 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 27° / 19° | 271 | 24.6 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 25° / 18° | 114 | 15.8 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| May | 23° / 15° | 96 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 22° / 14° | 70 | 8.4 | 10.6 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 84 | 8.3 | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 23° / 14° | 68 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 24° / 15° | 129 | 13.9 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 157 | 17.8 | 12.6 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 25° / 18° | 209 | 20.7 | 13.1 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 251 | 23.9 | 13.4 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Sao Rafael gets around 496 mm of rain over 52 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 9 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min in early September to 13 h 18 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.
Hazard calendar for Sao Rafael
In spring, Sao Rafael overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sao Rafael's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is spring a good time to visit Sao Rafael?
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 Sao Rafael for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sao Rafael in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Sao Rafael sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 52 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sao Rafael in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 22°C across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 43 km away) is warmest in February at about 27°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) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Sao Rafael 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 Sao Rafael peaks around February 8 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 14 at about 5 (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) | 14 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sao Rafael 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 Sao Rafael is worst in July — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (February, 24 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) | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 36 | 49 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 31 | 25 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 49 | Poor |
| Jul | 52 | Poor |
| Aug | 47 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Sao Rafael?
Sao Rafael sits at 23.6°S, 46.5°W, 826 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Iguatemi, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Sao Rafael
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sao Rafael.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sao Rafael has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 225 m around an average of 820 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 324 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,665 m.
The land around Sao Rafael is covered by artificial surfaces (68%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (59%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (21%) 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 Sao Rafael (-23.6282°, -46.4539°, elevation 826 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.