Fernando de Noronha
A volcanic archipelago with a strict daily visitor cap that keeps the beaches looking like nobody has told the world about them yet, dolphins that show up in the bay most mornings on schedule, and diving visibility other Brazilian coasts can only envy.
The best time to visit Fernando de Noronha is Aug–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 15:16 (UTC-2).
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The year at a glance
August · high 26°C · rain 57mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 134mm5.3in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| February | 27°C81°F | 143mm5.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 27°C81°F | 270mm10.6in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 28°C82°F | 283mm11.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 28°C82°F | 158mm6.2in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| June | 27°C81°F | 155mm6.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| July | 27°C80°F | 83mm3.3in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| August | 26°C79°F | 57mm2.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 23mm0.9in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C80°F | 22mm0.9in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 27°C80°F | 20mm0.8in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C81°F | 44mm1.7in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Fernando de Noronha?
The best time to visit Fernando de Noronha is Aug–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Fernando de Noronha get?
Typical daytime highs in Fernando de Noronha are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (80°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).
Is Fernando de Noronha expensive?
On the ground, Fernando de Noronha is steep.
What sort of trip is Fernando de Noronha good for?
Fernando de Noronha is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Fernando de Noronha?
The wettest month in Fernando de Noronha is April at 283mm (11.1in), the driest November at 20mm (0.8in), with a monthly average of 116mm (4.6in).
What plug do I need for Fernando de Noronha?
Fernando de Noronha uses type C, N sockets at 127/220 V.
