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Best Time to Visit Ilha Grande

On the climate data, the best time to visit Ilha Grande is June – August, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 80°F (26°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain in August. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of rain.

Ilha Grande, Brazil
Best months
Jun – Aug
Shoulder
May and Sep
Toughest
Dec & Jan
Warmest
Jan · 86°F
Coldest nights
Jul · 64°F
Wettest
Jan · 8.9 in
Driest
Aug · 1.5 in

Ilha Grande weather by month

Highs run from 78°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 58.1 in (1475 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Ilha Grande, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high86°F30°C86°F30°C84°F29°C82°F28°C79°F26°C78°F26°C78°F25°C80°F26°C82°F28°C83°F28°C83°F28°C85°F29°C
Avg low75°F24°C75°F24°C74°F24°C72°F22°C67°F20°C66°F19°C64°F18°C64°F18°C66°F19°C69°F20°C70°F21°C73°F23°C
Rain8.9 in227 mm7.2 in184 mm7.0 in177 mm4.0 in101 mm2.5 in64 mm1.7 in44 mm1.9 in47 mm1.5 in39 mm2.6 in66 mm4.7 in120 mm7.6 in192 mm8.4 in214 mm
Humidity83%83%84%84%82%81%78%76%76%79%82%83%
Cloud72%61%62%55%57%53%49%50%64%72%76%71%
Comfort425154707984878979655347

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~438 m (1,437 ft) to Ilha Grande's ~6 m (20 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Ilha Grande season by season

Temperatures barely move through the year in Ilha Grande (highs stay between 78°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.

Drier months Apr – Sep

Expect steady highs of 78–82°F (25–28°C). It's the driest half, with only about 14.2 in (361 mm) of rain, 24% of the year's total. April – September feel humid, with humidity near 84%. Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 81/100.

Wetter months Oct – Mar

Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 83–86°F (28–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 43.9 in (1114 mm) of rain, 76% of the year's total. October – March feel humid, with humidity near 83%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 52/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 4 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Ilha Grande weather questions

When is the best time to visit Ilha Grande?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Ilha Grande is June – August, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 80°F (26°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain in August. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Ilha Grande?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 8.9 in (227 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with about 1.5 in (39 mm). The yearly total is around 58.1 in (1475 mm).

What is the coldest month in Ilha Grande?

July is the coldest, with average lows of 64°F (18°C) and highs of 78°F (25°C). The warmest is January, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).

Is Ilha Grande humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 81% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Ilha Grande?

The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 24.9 in (633 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 5.1 in (130 mm).

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