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Petrolina in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Brazil overall
Prices
Medium
Brazil overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Petrolina

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • PetrolinaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Brazil overall
Medium
Prices · Brazil overall
Medium

Brazil overall: Warm and bright; Northeast beaches at their best; Amazon low water.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petrolina, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 2 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Apr: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.

April: Inside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).

Petrolina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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