Climate Insights for Maceió
Região Metropolitana de Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Maceió is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,341 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maceió receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maceió sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Maceió is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 52.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Maceió receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maceió sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Maceió has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Maceió has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Maceió is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,341 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 228 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 48 mm. That's 180 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Maceió is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.9 in. That's 7.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Maceió is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Maceió is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Maceió is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Maceió is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 74°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maceió 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 Maceió 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.