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Caçador

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Caçador month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Caçador are typically April, September and November, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and October the wettest (about 189 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.217.016910.1
February25.816.513410.3
March25.115.91139.4
April22.713.2858.7
May19.610.71317.6
June18.09.11167.6
July18.68.1678.5
August20.09.1908.6
September22.712.01088.7
October22.913.21898.1
November24.314.112910.0
December26.115.915010.7

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1881

    The banks of the Rio do Peixe (Fish River) were inhabited by ethnic native groups of Kaingangs and Xoklengs until 1881, when families of European origin settled here and, because of the abundance of hunting, dubbed the place "Rio do Caçador" (Hunter River).

  2. Documented history · 1908

    With the construction of the railroad from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul from 1908 to 1910, the colonization intensified with an influx of Italian, German, Polish and Syrian-Lebanese immigrants .

  3. Documented history · 1910

    In 1910 the tracks reached Rio Caçador and attracted large numbers of immigrants of Italian origin, mainly from Rio Grande do Sul.

  4. Documented history · 1912

    The town of Caçador is in the heart of the region where, from 1912 to 1916, there was the so-called Contestado War.

  5. Settlement by European families

    In 1881, families of European origin settled on the banks of the Rio do Peixe.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Junior dos Santos

    Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion born in Caçador.

Historical figures

  • Francisco Correa de Mello

    Considered the first resident of Portuguese origin, who settled on the banks of Rio do Peixe in 1881.

  • Pedro Ribeiro

    Settled in the area in 1887.

  • Tomaz Gonçalves Padilha

    Settled in the area on November 15, 1891.

Local business and employers

  • Reunidas

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Caçador. Company from Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Newspapers and local media

  • Caçador Online

    Portal de notícias de Caçador e região providing local news and information.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Caçador, in brief

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02 · History

How Caçador took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Caçador

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Caçador

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Caçador

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Caçador

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Caçador

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08 · Questions

Questions about Caçador

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caçador

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01 · Q&A

Where is Caçador located and what are its coordinates?

Caçador is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -26.7753, -51.0150, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Caçador?

Caçador has a recorded population of approximately 79,313 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Caçador?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Caçador include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

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