Climate Insights for Macapá
Região Metropolitana de Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Macapá is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,768 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 455 mm of rainfall. Macapá sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Macapá is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 109 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 17.9 in of rainfall. Macapá sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Macapá has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Macapá has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Macapá is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,768 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 231 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 455 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 18 mm. That's 437 mm less than April, 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.Macapá is a very wet location, receiving approximately 109 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 17.9 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.7 in. That's 17.2 in less than April, 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
Macapá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Macapá is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Macapá 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 Macapá 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.