Climate Insights for Maracaju

The climate in Maracaju is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1236mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 175mm of rainfall. Maracaju 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: October, November, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Maracaju sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Maracaju is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1236mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 175mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19mm. That's 156mm less than January, 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.

Maracaju is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Maracaju, which began on June 21, 2026. Maracaju 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 October at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Maracaju is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Maracaju 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.