, with a rainy season from April to August and a relatively dry season from October to February. The driest months are November and December. Contrary to what generally happens in tropical climates, the wettest period corresponds with autumn and winter (in this case, of the southern hemisphere). This happens in the stretch of coast that also includes the cities of Natal, Joao Pessoa and Recife.
The city is the capital of the small state of Alagoas and is located on the east coast of Brazil, at 9 degrees south latitude.
Temperatures are quite stable, although they drop a bit in the austral winter, from June to September.
The best time to visit Maceió is from October to February, since it is the relatively dry season. October is the coolest month of this period. Starting from November, the temperature rises a little, and in January and February the rains become a little more frequent.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
22.8 °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
18 °C in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
18.9 °C in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in March 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 10 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °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
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
210 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% 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
28.5 °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
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
29.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in May 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
295 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16.6 °C in June 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
355 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
20.5 °C and a maximum of
27.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
265 mm, distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 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
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
28.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in September 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 13 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 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18.8 °C in November 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.