Climate Insights for Benedito Lacerda Airport

Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hottest
January
30°C peak
Coldest
July
18°C low
Wettest
November
245mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benedito Lacerda Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1344mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 245mm of rainfall. Benedito Lacerda Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Apr Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° May Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Oct Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Nov Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Dec Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Benedito Lacerda Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 166mm Feb Precipitation: 158mm Mar Precipitation: 149mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm May Precipitation: 79mm Jun Precipitation: 30mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Sep Precipitation: 66mm Oct Precipitation: 107mm Nov Precipitation: 245mm Dec Precipitation: 212mm
Precipitation

Benedito Lacerda Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1344mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 245mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22mm. That's 223mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Benedito Lacerda Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

84 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Benedito Lacerda Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Benedito Lacerda Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 417mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 535mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 295mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 25°
May 22°
Jun 22°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Benedito Lacerda Airport is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benedito Lacerda Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
18 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
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