Macapá Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Macapá maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Macapá temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in October to a very warm 30°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Macapá experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2491 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Macapá, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 400 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 28 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, October, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 26 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Macapá Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Macapá, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in October. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 89%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Macapá in Brazil
Macapá has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 33°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: September, October and November.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
October has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 400 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.
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