Fernando de Noronha
Travelers go for clear water, snorkeling and dive sites, spinner dolphins, and a protected marine park that limits how many people visit at once.
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Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of volcanic islands about 350 kilometers off the northeast coast of Brazil, in Pernambuco state. The main island has most of the visitor services, and the waters around it form a protected marine park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. People come for the beaches, snorkeling and diving, and to see spinner dolphins in the bays.
The island has a small population and a limited number of hotels and pousadas, so book the stay and the flight first. Direct flights run from Recife and Natal. Visitors pay a daily environmental fee, and access to some beaches and dive sites is controlled. The trip suits couples, divers, and anyone willing to plan the days around the water. The drier months, roughly September through February, are the best time for clear water.
Fernando de Noronha in five
- Pay the environmental fee before you flyFernando de Noronha charges the Taxa de Preservação Ambiental (TPA), a fee for each day you stay, on top of your flight. Check the current amount and how to pay on the official Fernando de Noronha administration site before you book.
- Book flights from Recife or Natal earlyThe island is reached by air from mainland Brazil, and there is no road or rail link. Book early for school holidays and the December to January peak, when seats are harder to find.Getting around
- Book Baía do Sancho through a licensed guideThe Marine Park controls access to Baía do Sancho and some snorkel and dive sites, so visits go through licensed operators. Book before you arrive, not on the day.
- Check your visa status for BrazilEntry rules depend on your passport, and some nationalities need a visa or electronic authorization. Check the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site before you buy flights.Visas and entry
- Carry some reais in cashPrices on the island are higher than on the mainland. Carry Brazilian reais (BRL) in cash for small vendors and boat operators.Money and costs
Things to do in Fernando de Noronha
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Need to know
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Entry
- Visa rules depend on passport; environmental fee is extra Read more
- Emergency
- 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
- Tipping
- 10% service often added to bills
- Time
- UTC-2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain18 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Dry, holiday peakJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holiday peak
- FebruaryRain20 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Dry, warmFebruaryRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- MarchRain24 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Rains beginMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 312 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- AprilRain25 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Wet seasonAprilRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 327 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- MayRain21 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Wet, humidMayRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, humid
- JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Rain, whales startJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 148 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, whales start
- JulyRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Rain, holidaysJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, holidays
- AugustRain13 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Whales, drierAugustRain
Good
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales, drier
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, whales, calmSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, whales, calm
- OctoberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, whale peakOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, whale peak
- NovemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, warm seaNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm sea
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Holiday peakDecemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holiday peak
Average daily high and low in Fernando de Noronha, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Fernando de Noronha
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 24 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 14%
Fernando de Noronha
06:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°26°14%Monday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Tue27°26°26%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 26%.
- Wed27°26°8%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu28°26°4%Thursday: Clear. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Fri28°26°4%Friday: Clear. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sat28°26°4%Saturday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun27°27°4%Sunday: Clear. High 27°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 4%.
Updated 02:54 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.437 BRL
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Baía do Sanchoby boat tour or guided walkA snorkel bay with controlled access, so go with a licensed guide.
- Baía dos Porcosby boat tourClear water for snorkeling, best reached on a boat tour.
- Morro do Picoby taxi, then a walk upThe highest point on the island, with views over the coast.
Before you go to Fernando de Noronha
Rules for Fernando de Noronha, checked
- Pay the Taxa de Preservação Ambiental (TPA) for each day of your stay; the amount changes, so check the official site.
- Visit Baía do Sancho and the marine sites only with licensed operators, because the Marine Park controls access.
- Brazil entry depends on your passport; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site for current requirements.Source
Plan around Fernando de Noronha
Direct flights from Recife and Natal, then taxis and buggies on the island
Read the guideWhere to stay on the islandVillage and beach areas compared by price and access
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices on the island
Read the guideVisas and entry rulesEntry rules by passport and where to check them
Read the guidePhones and eSIMConnection options to sort out before you land
Read the guideAll of BrazilRegions, cities and the mainland links
Read the guideFernando de Noronha FAQ
Is Fernando de Noronha worth visiting?
Yes, for beaches, snorkeling and marine wildlife, if you can accept high prices and the daily environmental fee. It is a poor choice for city sightseeing or a budget beach week.
When is the best time to visit Fernando de Noronha?
September to November, when the drier season has settled and whales are often seen. The wetter months run from around March to August.
How do you get to Fernando de Noronha?
Fly direct from Recife or Natal on the mainland. There is no road or rail link, so flights are the normal route.
Do you need a visa for Brazil to visit Fernando de Noronha?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, and others need a visa or electronic authorization. Check the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site.
Can you visit Fernando de Noronha without a car?
Yes. Taxis and rented buggies reach the main beaches, and boat tours reach the bays. Book the boat tours in advance.
How much does Fernando de Noronha cost?
Prices sit above mainland Brazil, and the environmental fee is added on top of them. Budget for accommodation and tours first.