Gramado
Gramado is a mountain town in southern Brazil known for its Alpine-style houses, chocolate shops and cool winter evenings, a change from Brazil's beach resorts.
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Gramado is a small mountain town in the Serra Gaúcha, the hill country of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state in Brazil. Its streets are lined with steep-roofed houses, flower beds and shops in German and Italian styles, a look that dates to European immigrants who settled the region in the late 1800s. Visitors come to walk the main avenues, stop for chocolate and coffee, and eat fondue or the Italian-influenced dishes of the area.
The trip suits couples, families and anyone wanting a quieter break from the big cities of southeast Brazil. The town sits high enough that winter nights can be cold, with frost and occasional light snow. Winter, roughly June to August, brings the coolest weather, and December brings the Christmas season. Plan at least two to three nights, and add a day trip to nearby towns and parks if you have time.
Gramado in five
- Fly into Porto Alegre, then transfer northGramado has no airport of its own. Most visitors fly into Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho) and take a coach or car up into the hills, about 2 hours by road.Getting around
- Pay in reais when the terminal asksMany card terminals offer to charge in your home currency; say no and pay in reais. Installment plans are common, so check the total before you confirm.Money and costs
- Set up a Brazilian eSIM before you leaveMobile signal can be patchy on the winding hill roads between Porto Alegre and Gramado, so get data running before you drive.Phones and eSIM
- Book beds early for Christmas and winter weekendsThe town fills up for the Christmas light season and on winter weekends, when day visitors arrive by car.Where to stay
- Pack a warm layer for eveningsGramado sits high in the hills, so evenings are cooler than on the coast, and winter nights can drop close to freezing.
Need to know
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL)
- Entry
- Visa rules depend on nationality; check the official list for yours Read more
- Emergency
- 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
- Tipping
- A 10% service charge is often added to restaurant bills
- Time
- UTC-3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain21 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Warm, busyJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 215 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- FebruaryRain17 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Warm, showersFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 163 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, showers
- MarchRain18 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Mild, autumn startsMarchRain
Good
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 182 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, autumn starts
- AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Autumn colourAprilRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn colour
- MayRain14 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Cool, quietMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 229 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Cold, winterJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 209 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, winter
- JulyPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low8°Cold, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, busy
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Cold, frostAugustPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 139 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, frost
- SeptemberRain14 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Spring, mildSeptemberRain
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 224 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, mild
- OctoberRain16 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Spring bloomsOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring blooms
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh24°Low13°Warm, lights startNovemberRain
Good
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, lights start
- DecemberRain18 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Christmas lightsDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 177 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Christmas lights
Average daily high and low in Gramado, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Gramado
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 77%
Gramado
06:56 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°16°77%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Tue27°14°53%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Wed23°16°92%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 92%.
- Thu19°12°79%Thursday: Rain. High 19°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 79%.
- Fri26°9°39%Friday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Sat19°6°60%Saturday: Rain. High 19°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sun14°6°43%Sunday: Drizzle. High 14°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 43%.
Updated 05:29 PM local time · 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
- Canelaa short driveCascata do Caracol waterfall and a quieter town than Gramado.
- Caxias do Sulunder 1 hour by carWine country and Italian heritage, with its own grape festival.
- Porto Alegreabout 2 hours by carA big city on Lake Guaíba, and the airport most visitors use.
Before you go to Gramado
Rules for Gramado, checked
- Brazil's visa rules change for some nationalities. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa pages before you fly.Source
- Brazil enforces zero tolerance on drink-driving: do not drive after any alcohol, even one drink.
- Declare food, plants and animal products on the customs form, and check Receita Federal rules before you bring them in.Source
Plan around Gramado
Centro, Lago Negro and Canela compared
Read the guideGetting around GramadoCoach, car and taxi from Porto Alegre and Caxias do Sul
Read the guideMoney and costs in reaisCards, cash and typical prices in Gramado
Read the guideVisas and entry rulesWho needs a visa and what to check before flying
Read the guideChristmas light seasonFestivals and the lit-up town in December
Read the guidePhones and eSIM in BrazilMobile data options for town and the hill roads
Read the guideGramado FAQ
Is Gramado worth visiting?
Yes, for a few days of cool hill air, chocolate shops, viewpoints and the Christmas light season. It is a poor choice if you want a beach holiday or a big city with nightlife.
Is Gramado a day trip from Porto Alegre?
It is possible by car or coach, but the drive takes about 2 hours each way. Staying at least one night gives you time for the town and the viewpoints.
Is Canela close to Gramado?
Yes, Canela is the neighboring town and a short drive away. The Cascata do Caracol waterfall is a well-known sight there.
Do you need a car in Gramado?
The town centre is walkable. A car makes Canela and the outer viewpoints easier to reach.
What is Gramado known for?
Its Alpine-style architecture, chocolate shops and Christmas light displays, with cool hill air the rest of the year.