Macapá weather in January (Amapá, Brazil)

What weather conditions can you expect in Macapá this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Macapá typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Macapá in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. You can typically expect 28 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 161 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Macapá. August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Macapá climate page with graphs.

 

Macapá, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 92%  

Precipitation 277 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 161 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in January

Find out more about the weather in Brazil and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Macapá.

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