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The best time to visit Angra dos Reis is June through September, when rain drops to 50 to 55 mm a month and daytime highs sit near 25°C (77°F). This is the dry Brazilian winter, with the clearest skies for boat tours and hiking. Avoid the December to March summer if you want to dodge the heaviest rain and the biggest crowds, though it is the warmest and most festive time on the water.
Best Time to Visit Angra dos Reis: June to September (Dry Season)
June through September is the top window for weather. July averages just 50 mm of rain and 25°C (77°F), with overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). Skies are clear, sea conditions for schooner tours and snorkeling are calm, and the trail to Lopes Mendes is dry and firm. The trade-off is that this is also peak season, so hotels fill up and prices rise 20 to 30% above the summer low. Check the weather by month table for the exact monthly numbers.
Best Time to Visit Angra dos Reis: April, May, October and November (Shoulder)
April, May, October, and November are the shoulder months, with highs of 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) and 81 to 150 mm of rain. May is the driest of the four, and October still carries some of winter’s clear skies before the storms build. These months offer lower hotel prices than the June to September peak and warmer water than winter. The neighborhoods guide will help you pick a base for this season.
Best Time to Visit Angra dos Reis: December to March (Summer)
December to March is hot and wet, with highs of 29 to 31°C (84 to 88°F) and 181 to 234 mm of monthly rain, mostly as short afternoon storms. This is the most crowded and expensive stretch, peaking around New Year’s Eve, when the Reveillon celebrations pack the bay with party boats. If you come in summer, plan beach and boat time for the morning and expect brief afternoon downpours. It is also the warmest sea of the year at 26 to 27°C (79 to 81°F).
Best Time to Visit Angra dos Reis: Cheapest Months
The cheapest months are February, March, and the rainy weeks of January and December outside the holidays, when many pousadas cut rates to fill rooms. March is the best value pick of the year: highs of 30°C (86°F), 181 mm of rain, and prices well below the June to September peak. For specific hotels by price tier, see the where to stay in Angra dos Reis guide.
Best Time to Visit Angra dos Reis: Month-by-Month Verdict
For the best balance of weather, crowds, and price, target May, September, or October. June through August gives the driest skies but the highest prices, and December through February gives the warmest water but the most rain. Whatever you pick, the monthly climate table and the travel tips and FAQ article will tell you exactly what to pack and how to get there.
