Climate in Macaé (Rio de Janeiro)

The climate of Macaé is tropical, with a relatively cool and dry season from June to August, and a hot and rainy season from November to March.
The city is located in southeastern Brazil, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at 22 degrees south latitude, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sometimes in winter, from June to August, there can be slightly cool days, with highs of 22/23 °C (72/73 °F) or even lower.
In the hot season, from November to March, the sea breeze tempers the heat, however, there can be very hot periods.
From mid-August to October, in spring, the temperature rises and there can be very hot periods, however, sometimes cool, winter-like weather can return. The rains become more frequent, although they are not yet as frequent as in the summer.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Macaé is from June to August, being the coolest and driest of the year. It must be said that the sea is not very warm, moreover, sometimes there can be cool days. For a beach holiday you can then choose the period from February to April, although it is hot and muggy and thunderstorms can break out.

Macaé - Climate data

In Macaé, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 21.5 °C (70.8 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1155 millimeters (45.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (June) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 22.5 °C (72 °F) in August, September to
There are on average around 2120 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Macaé - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2011

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January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in January 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in January 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in March 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in May 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in June 1994.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in June 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in August 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in October 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in October 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.