Climate Insights for Aracaju
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Aracaju is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 233 mm of rainfall. Aracaju 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Aracaju is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 56 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Aracaju 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.
Temperature
Aracaju sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Aracaju sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 87°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Aracaju is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 233 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 215 mm less than December, 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.Aracaju is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 9.2 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.5 in less than December, 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
Aracaju 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 April, 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.Aracaju is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Aracaju 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 44 mm per month. By contrast, February 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 best time to visit Aracaju is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. 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 Aracaju 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aracaju based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.