, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,4 °C, with a minimum of
23,6 °C and a maximum of
31,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in January 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37,5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in January 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, 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 of
11,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25,7 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
24,1 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37,5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, 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 of
11,8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26,5 °C, with a minimum of
23,1 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in March 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35,5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, 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 of
9,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,4 °C, with a minimum of
21,7 °C and a maximum of
29,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34,5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, 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 of
9,3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23,4 °C, with a minimum of
19,2 °C and a maximum of
27,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in May 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in May 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
8,9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25,1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21,6 °C, with a minimum of
17 °C and a maximum of
26,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in June 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in June 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
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 of
9,1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21,7 °C, with a minimum of
17,4 °C and a maximum of
26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
10,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23,2 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21,5 °C, with a minimum of
17,2 °C and a maximum of
25,9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12,5 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in August 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in August 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
11,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22,7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22,9 °C, with a minimum of
19,2 °C and a maximum of
26,7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35,5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in September 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
12,5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22,6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24 °C, with a minimum of
20,6 °C and a maximum of
27,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in October 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in October 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, 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 of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23,1 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24,9 °C, with a minimum of
21,6 °C and a maximum of
28,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35,5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, 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 of
12,1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26,2 °C, with a minimum of
22,9 °C and a maximum of
29,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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 of
11,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.