Rio Grande do Norte weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Like most weather services, we show Rio Grande do Norte at one spot: Natal, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (81°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Aug–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–DecOff season Mar–Jun
About Natal weather
Is it raining in Natal right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Natal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Natal lately?
In the past 7 days, Natal had 1 rainy day and 2.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Natal?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Rio Grande do Norte weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rio Grande do Norte?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rio Grande do Norte is Aug–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 29°C (84°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Rio Grande do Norte?
June is the wettest month, with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Rio Grande do Norte?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
Does Rio Grande do Norte have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Jun is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Sep–Dec is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Rio Grande do Norte weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Natal), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Rio Grande do Norte
Weather can differ a lot within Rio Grande do Norte: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natal | Aug–Dec | Apr–Jun | 27–29°C | 1,169 mm |
| Parnamirim | Aug–Dec | Apr–Jun | 27–29°C | 1,169 mm |
| Mossoró | Jun–Dec | Apr | 31–35°C | 708 mm |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | Aug–Nov | Jun | 28–33°C | 975 mm |
| Macaíba | Aug–Nov | Jun | 28–33°C | 975 mm |
| Ceará-Mirim | Aug–Dec | Apr, Jun | 28–32°C | 934 mm |
| Extremoz | Aug–Dec | Apr–Jun | 27–28°C | 1,111 mm |
| Caicó | Jun–Sep | None | 31–37°C | 662 mm |
| Açu | Jun–Sep | None | 32–37°C | 638 mm |
| São José de Mipibu | Aug–Dec | Apr–Jun | 27–29°C | 1,169 mm |
| Currais Novos | Aug–Oct | None | 28–33°C | 780 mm |
| Santa Cruz | Aug–Oct | None | 29–34°C | 801 mm |
Cities and towns in Rio Grande do Norte
- Natal
- Parnamirim
- Mossoró
- São Gonçalo do Amarante
- Macaíba
- Ceará-Mirim
- Extremoz
- Caicó
- Açu
- São José de Mipibu
- Currais Novos
- Santa Cruz
- Apodi
- Nova Cruz
- João Câmara
- Touros
- Macau
- Nísia Floresta
- Pau dos Ferros
- Canguaretama
- Baraúna
- Goianinha
- Areia Branca
- São Miguel
- Monte Alegre
- Santo Antônio
- Parelhas
- Caraúbas
- Jucurutu
- Tibau do Sul
- São Paulo do Potengi
- Lagoa Nova
- Guamaré