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Curitiba, Brazil

Major city · Population 1.9M

Curitiba is the 8th largest city in Brazil with a population of approximately 1,948,626 people as of 2026. This makes it the 209th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.91% of Brazil's total population of 213.4M. Curitiba is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.4°C with 1,546 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 922 meters above sea level.

Population

1,948,626

Global Rank

#209

Country Rank

#8

% of Brazil

0.91%

Avg Temperature

18.4°C

Annual Rainfall

1,546 mm

Elevation

922 m

Timezone

America/Sao_Paulo

Curitiba on the Map

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Climate in Curitiba

Curitiba's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Dec with 293 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

20.9°C
Jan
21.4°C
Feb
20.9°C
Mar
19.6°C
Apr
17.6°C
May
16.3°C
Jun
13.5°C
Jul
14.6°C
Aug
18.6°C
Sep
18°C
Oct
19.3°C
Nov
19.6°C
Dec
13.5°C21.4°C

Monthly Rainfall

157 mm
Jan
125 mm
Feb
105 mm
Mar
88 mm
Apr
169 mm
May
42 mm
Jun
135 mm
Jul
61 mm
Aug
111 mm
Sep
122 mm
Oct
138 mm
Nov
293 mm
Dec

Brazil at a Glance

Country Population

213,421,037

Capital

Brasília

Region

South America

Major Cities

382

GDP per Capita

$10,311

Life Expectancy

75.8 years

Urban Population

87.9%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Curitiba with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Curitiba by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Pinhais117,0008 km
Almirante Tamandaré119,82512 km
São José dos Pinhais329,62813 km
Colombo246,54016 km
Piraquara118,73021 km
Araucária151,66623 km
Fazenda Rio Grande148,87326 km
Campo Largo136,32726 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Curitiba?

The population of Curitiba, Brazil is approximately 1,948,626 people, making it the 209th largest city in the world and the 8th largest in Brazil.

Is Curitiba the capital of Brazil?

No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília. Curitiba is the 8th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Curitiba?

Curitiba has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and receives 1,546 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul.

What timezone is Curitiba in?

Curitiba is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.