Climate Insights for Macas

The climate in Macas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2298mm of precipitation falls per year. Macas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Macas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Macas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Macas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2298mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 335mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 49mm. That's 287mm less than March, 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.

Macas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Macas, which began on March 20, 2026. Macas sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in October at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Macas is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 22°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 Macas 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.