Climate Insights for Amapa

The climate in Amapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1039mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 272mm of rainfall. Amapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Amapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Amapa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1039mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 272mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. That's 271mm less than September, 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.

Amapa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Amapa, which began on March 20, 2026. Amapa is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Amapa is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amapa 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.