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The weather, in one sentence
It is warm all year round in João Pessoa, with highs near 30 °C and mild nights, strong sun and a sea breeze. The difference between seasons is the rain: from September to March it rains little; from April to July it rains more, usually in showers. So the suitcase is almost the same all year — what changes is the rain jacket.
Clothes
- Light cotton or linen clothes, and more than one swimsuit — in the heat, one will not dry in time.
- Flip-flops for the beach and comfortable trainers for the historic centre, which has slopes and cobbles.
- Something a little smarter for dinner: seafront restaurants are casual, but not swimwear casual.
- A light jacket if you go to the Brejo hills between June and August: in Areia and Bananeiras the nights get genuinely cold.
Beach and natural pools
- Sunscreen, ideally reef-safe, a hat and sunglasses. The north-eastern sun burns even when it is cloudy.
- Rubber or neoprene shoes for the reefs at Picãozinho, Seixas and the south coast.
- A snorkel mask, if you have one — it makes a difference in the natural pools.
- A dry bag or waterproof phone case for the boat trips.
- Insect repellent if you visit the mangroves, Barra de Mamanguape or a riverside sunset.
Rain, sockets and money
- From April to July, a small umbrella or light rain jacket. The rain usually passes quickly.
- The voltage in João Pessoa is 220 V, and sockets use the Brazilian three-round-pin standard. Check that your hairdryer and straightener accept 220 V, and bring an adapter if you are coming from abroad.
- Pix and cards work almost everywhere, but carry some cash for boatmen, coastal villages and beach parking.
What you do not need to bring
If you stay in a flat or apartment with a kitchen, you do not need to fill your suitcase for the whole trip: you can buy food, water and beach items at the local supermarket. Before you leave, ask what the apartment includes — bed linen, towels, beach umbrella, beach chair — and save space.
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