Fernando de Noronha: When to go and what to do
Fernando de Noronha is located 545 kilometres from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco; 360 kilometres from Natal, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte; and 710 kilometres from Fortaleza, capital of the state of Ceará.
How to get to Fernando de Noronha?

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Fernando de Noronha - Paraíso Brasileiro
The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is formed by the top of a mountain range of volcanic origin, whose base is at a depth of around 4,000 metres: the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
There are several ways to get there: daily flights with the airlines GOL, LATAM and Azul, as well as sea transport with the transatlantic liner Blue de France, which only operates during certain seasons, usually from October to February.
When to go?
1. Temperatures
In Fernando de Noronha, the average temperature is 28 degrees on land and 26 degrees at sea.
2. The seasons
The island has two distinct seasons: Summer, from September to January, and Winter, from February to August. During the summer, the climate is dry and the landscape tends to be yellowish. In winter, although it rains more, the landscape is more lush.
3. Seasonal Activities
- Diving: The months of July to September are ideal for divers as the waters are calmer and more transparent.
- Surfing: The best months for surfing are December and January.
- Walking: The months of September and October are recommended for walking, as the island remains green and the rains decrease.
What to do
6 day itinerary in Fernando de Noronha
- Day 1: Arrive in Fernando de Noronha and visit the central beaches: Praia do Cachorro, Praia do Meio and sunset at Praia da Conceição.
- Day 2: Island tour and sunset at Boldró Fort.
- Day 3: Half-day boat trip and snorkelling at Porto de Santo Antônio beach, followed by sunset at São Pedro Chapel.
- Day 4: Atalaia Trail or Abreus Trail (book on arrival at ICMBio headquarters), followed by visits to Sueste Beach and Leão Beach.
- Day 5: Visit Baía do Sancho and Baía dos Porcos for a second time, and enjoy the sunset at Pedra do Bode.
- Day 6: Beaches on the Emerald Coast Trail (Boldró and Americano) or choose another trail in Noronha.
- Day 7: Say goodbye to Fernando de Noronha.
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