Average Monthly Sunshine in Macapá

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Macapá receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Macapá. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in October and darker periods with just 116 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2425 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Macapá’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Macapá enjoys an average of 2425 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

April, Macapá’s wettest month, receives 26 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.