Climate Insights for Macaé

The climate in Macaé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1005mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 171mm of rainfall. Macaé 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Macaé has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Macaé is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1005mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 23mm. That's 148mm 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.

Macaé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Macaé, which began on March 20, 2026. Macaé 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 February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 12 days from now.

The best time to visit Macaé is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Macaé 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.