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Climate - Maceió (Alagoas)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Maceió, where it is located


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Climate chart - Maceió
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.

Maceió

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)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January233127738880.6
February233127.3748981.2
March233227.4748981.4
April233126.9738780.4
May222925.7728578.3
June212824.7708376.4
July202723.9698175.1
August202823.8688274.9
September202924.5698376
October213025.5708677.9
November223126.4718779.4
December223126.9728980.5
Year21.829.825.7571.385.678.5

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
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January853.39
February7537
March1154.510
April2108.316
May29511.618
June3551422
July26510.423
August2007.920
September1204.713
October602.47
November451.85
December401.66
Year186573.4156

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
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January2882
February2883
March28.583
April28.583
May2883
June27.581
July26.580
August2679
September26.579
October26.580
November2781
December27.581
Year27.481.3

In Maceió, there are on average around 2500 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Maceió - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January8240
February8220
March7210
April7200
May6.5200
June5.5165
July5.5170
August6180
September6.5190
October7220
November8.5250
December8.5260
Year6.92500

Maceió - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


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.

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