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The climate of Maceió is
tropical, 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 sea breeze tempers the heat.
Best Time
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.
Maceió - Climate data
In Maceió, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 27.4 °C (81.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Maceió - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23 | 31 | 27 | 73 | 88 | 80.6 |
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| February | 23 | 31 | 27.3 | 74 | 89 | 81.2 |
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| March | 23 | 32 | 27.4 | 74 | 89 | 81.4 |
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| April | 23 | 31 | 26.9 | 73 | 87 | 80.4 |
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| May | 22 | 29 | 25.7 | 72 | 85 | 78.3 |
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| June | 21 | 28 | 24.7 | 70 | 83 | 76.4 |
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| July | 20 | 27 | 23.9 | 69 | 81 | 75.1 |
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| August | 20 | 28 | 23.8 | 68 | 82 | 74.9 |
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| September | 20 | 29 | 24.5 | 69 | 83 | 76 |
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| October | 21 | 30 | 25.5 | 70 | 86 | 77.9 |
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| November | 22 | 31 | 26.4 | 71 | 87 | 79.4 |
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| December | 22 | 31 | 26.9 | 72 | 89 | 80.5 |
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| Year | 21.8 | 29.8 | 25.75 | 71.3 | 85.6 | 78.5 |
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In Maceió,
precipitation amounts to 1865 millimeters (73.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (December) to 355 mm (14 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Maceió - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 85 | 3.3 | 9 |
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| February | 75 | 3 | 7 |
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| March | 115 | 4.5 | 10 |
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| April | 210 | 8.3 | 16 |
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| May | 295 | 11.6 | 18 |
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| June | 355 | 14 | 22 |
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| July | 265 | 10.4 | 23 |
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| August | 200 | 7.9 | 20 |
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| September | 120 | 4.7 | 13 |
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| October | 60 | 2.4 | 7 |
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| November | 45 | 1.8 | 5 |
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| December | 40 | 1.6 | 6 |
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| Year | 1865 | 73.4 | 156 |
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At Maceió, the
sea temperature ranges from 26 °C (79 °F) in August to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in March, April. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Maceió - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28 | 82 | February | 28 | 83 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 28.5 | 83 | May | 28 | 83 | June | 27.5 | 81 | July | 26.5 | 80 | August | 26 | 79 | September | 26.5 | 79 | October | 26.5 | 80 | November | 27 | 81 | December | 27.5 | 81 | Year | 27.4 | 81.3 |
In Maceió, there are on average around 2500
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Maceió - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 8 | 240 | February | 8 | 220 | March | 7 | 210 | April | 7 | 200 | May | 6.5 | 200 | June | 5.5 | 165 | July | 5.5 | 170 | August | 6 | 180 | September | 6.5 | 190 | October | 7 | 220 | November | 8.5 | 250 | December | 8.5 | 260 | Year | 6.9 | 2500 |
Maceió - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °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 18 °C (64.4 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 18.9 °C (66 °F) in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), 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 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in March 2009.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.8 °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 May 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 295 mm (11.6 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 355 mm (14 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), 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 11 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.
In
October, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in November 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), 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 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Maceió is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.