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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Porto Alegre month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Porto Alegre are typically April, August and October, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 10°C), and May the wettest (about 173 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)
January30.421.310011.2
February30.120.88311.4
March28.119.71219.5
April25.417.2998.6
May21.213.51737.0
June19.211.11446.7
July19.210.31257.3
August20.611.21028.0
September22.413.91737.6
October24.115.51398.6
November26.516.912110.7
December29.119.59711.3

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1772

    The official date of the foundation of the city of Porto Alegre is 26 March 1772, by Manuel Sepúlveda, when Freguesia de São Francisco do Porto dos Casais was created and changed a year later to Nossa Senhora da Madre de Deus de Porto Alegre.

  2. Documented history · 1752

    However, the village started in 1752, when 60 Azorean couples were brought over by the Treaty of Madrid to set up Missions at the Northeast Region of Rio Grande do Sul that was handed over to the Portuguese Crown in exchange for the Sacramento Colony located on the margin of the

  3. Documented history · 1773

    On 24 July 1773, Porto Alegre became the capital city of the province, when the administration of Manuel Sepúlveda, who used the fictitious name or pseudonym José Marcelino de Figueiredo, to hide his identity, officially started.

  4. Documented history · 1824

    In 1824, immigrants from all over the world started arriving, especially German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Jewish, and Lebanese.

Current public leadership

  • Nelson Marchezan Júnior

    Wikidata currently records this person as Porto Alegre's head of government. Brazilian politician.

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Varig

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Airline and former flag carrier of Brazil.

  • Taurus

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Company.

  • Gerdau

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Company.

  • Lojas Renner

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Brazilian department store chain.

  • Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Porto Alegre. University in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Newspapers and local media

  • RBS TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Southern Brazilian television network owned by Grupo RBS, and one of the oldest Rede Globo affiliates.

  • Diário de Notícias

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Brazilian newspaper edited in Porto Alegre.

  • Seu Crédito Digital

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Brazilian news portal specializing in personal finance, credit and social programs.

  • Rádio Eldorado

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Brazilian radio station.

  • SBT RS

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Porto Alegre. Television station in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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01 · Overview

Porto Alegre, in brief

Porto Alegre’s Present‑Day Economy

Porto Alegre is a Brazilian city located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It has a population of roughly 1.5 million inhabitants according to the 2022 count.

The city lies on the eastern bank of Guaíba Lake, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos. This natural junction creates an alluvial port that accommodates large vessels and underpins the city’s role as a chief industrial and commercial centre.

Porto Alegre’s economy benefits from its position as a major inland port, facilitating the export of regional agricultural products and the import of industrial inputs that support manufacturing activities throughout the state.

International gatherings have reinforced the city’s economic profile. The World Social Forum was hosted several times in the early 2000s, drawing participants that boosted hospitality and related services. Since 2000, the city has also held one of the world’s largest free‑software events, FISL, which supports a niche technology sector.

The municipality pioneered participatory budgeting, a practice that increased transparency in public spending and attracted investment in infrastructure projects.

Porto Alegre anchors Brazil’s fifth‑largest metropolitan area, which counted about 4.1 million residents in 2022, expanding the labor market and consumer base for local enterprises.

According to the source, the city is counted among the wealthiest urban centres in Latin America, reflecting the combined impact of its port activities, industrial base, and service sector.

Following a major flood in 1941, drainage systems and protective walls were built along the historic district, illustrating ongoing urban renewal efforts that safeguard economic assets and promote tourism.

Overall, Porto Alegre blends a historic port‑driven trade foundation with a diversified modern economy, positioning it as a leading economic hub in southern Brazil.

For additional details see the Wikipedia entry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Porto Alegre

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01 · Q&A

Where is Porto Alegre located and what are its coordinates?

Porto Alegre is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -30.0328, -51.2302, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Porto Alegre?

Porto Alegre has a recorded population of approximately 1,488,252 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Porto Alegre?

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

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