Swimming in Brazil in july 2025 Sea temperature by city in july

In july in Brazil swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In july in Fortaleza, Recife, Belem, Fernando de Noronha, João Pessoa, Ajuruteua (Bragança - Pará), Canoa Quebrada, Itacaré, Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Olinda, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Praia dos Carneiros, Salvador de Bahia, São Luis de Maranhão, São Miguel dos Milagres, Aracaju, Lauro de Freitas, Macapá, Maceió, Natal and Parnaiba, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 83°F and an average of 82°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Rio de Janeiro, Guarapari, Paraty, Arraial d'Ajuda, Caraiva, Ilha Grande, Morro de São Paulo, Praia do Forte, São Mateus (Espírito Santo), Trindade, Angra dos Reis, Araruama, Cabo Frio, Caraguatatuba, Guaruja, Ilhéus, Itaguai, Macaé, Porto Seguro and Vila Velha, swimming is pleasant in july. The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 70°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in july in Florianopolis (Santa Catarina Island), Ilha Comprida, Peruíbe, Praia do Rosa (Santa Catarina), Criciúma, Joinville and Paranaguá is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 71°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 66°F.

Swimming in july in Porto Alegre is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 56°F/max: 67°F).

Forget about swimming in Tavares (Rio Grande do Sul) and Pelotas in july! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 64°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!