Aracaju Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Aracaju experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in March to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in the coolest month, August.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in March to around 23°C (73°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Aracaju has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1177 mm (46 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Aracaju shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 16 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Aracaju Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Aracaju offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.9 hours daily) and June (5.9 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Aracaju.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year