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Teresópolis

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Teresópolis month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Teresópolis are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and November the wettest (about 268 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)
January25.018.22359.5
February24.917.92259.4
March24.317.219410.0
April22.215.41379.6
May20.513.5789.2
June19.712.8549.1
July19.211.6439.2
August19.912.0849.1
September22.314.1989.5
October22.515.41718.2
November22.515.42688.8
December24.017.02689.4

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Past and future events in Teresópolis

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Municipality founded

    Teresópolis became an independent municipality on 6 July 1891 by State Decree No. 280.

  2. Railway reached Teresópolis

    The Estrada de Ferro Teresópolis line arrived in the city in 1908, boosting economic and urban growth.

  3. Last mountain‑section train run

    The final train over the Serra dos Órgãos section operated on 9 March 1957, ending rail service in the area.

  4. Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park created

    The municipal nature park covering 4,397 ha was established in 2009 to protect Atlantic Forest remnants.

  5. Floresta do Jacarandá EPA extinguished

    The Environmental Protection Area of Floresta do Jacarandá, created earlier, was officially extinguished in 2013.

Current public leadership

  • Leonardo Vasconcellos

    Mayor of Teresópolis (term 2025‑2028) elected in the 2024 municipal election representing União Brasil.

  • Afaf Ribeiro

    Deputy mayor of Teresópolis, elected alongside Mayor Leonardo Vasconcellos for the 2025‑2028 term.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Teresópolis has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Empress Teresa Cristina

    Namesake of Teresópolis; the city was named in her honour when it became a municipality in 1891.

  • George March

    British merchant who acquired land in the early 19th century, establishing the Santo Antônio farm that became the nucleus of the Alto neighbourhood.

  • Colonel Polycarpo José Álvares de Azevedo

    Landowner who bought part of the former March estate and helped develop the first urban nucleus of Teresópolis.

  • Governor Francisco Portela

    Governor of Rio de Janeiro who issued the decree creating the municipality of Teresópolis on 6 July 1891.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Igreja Matriz de Santa Teresa

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Church building in Teresópolis, Brazil.

  • Casa das Irmãs Perry

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Building at Praça Balthazar da Silveira, 91

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Historical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Museu do Futuro

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Museum in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.

  • Casa da Memória Arthur Dalmasso

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Museum in Brazil.

  • Cine Show Teresópolis

    Wikidata places this site in Teresópolis. Cinema in Teresópolis, Brazil.

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01 · Overview

Teresópolis, in brief

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02 · History

How Teresópolis took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Teresópolis

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Teresópolis

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Teresópolis

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Teresópolis

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Teresópolis

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01 · Q&A

Where is Teresópolis located and what are its coordinates?

Teresópolis is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.4167, -42.9782 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Teresópolis?

Teresópolis has a recorded population of approximately 176,735 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).

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What languages and currency are used in Teresópolis?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Teresópolis include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.

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