AI-generatedMacapá at a glance
- Best time
- Oct
- Warmest month
- Oct · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 2,510 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Macapá
Macapá has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while February is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Macapá is moderately sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Macapá
The best time to visit Macapá is in October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to November. From August to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from January to May; the wettest month is March with 419 mm.
Macapá through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Macapá in the dry season
Jun – Dec
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 119 rainy days in all
Macapá in the rainy season
Jan – May
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: September – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0718:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:34 · evening 17:46–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:54 · evening 18:26–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Macapá compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 34° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Macapá in October?
In October, Macapá is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Macapá – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 7 min06:07 – 18:13
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %13 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Macapá
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Macapá: score 53 against 46. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has 4 more rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53better | 46 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.9° | 29.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Macapá month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In January, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 287 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in January31February30° · Sea 29° · 3.7 h
In February, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 340 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in February29March31° · Sea 28° · 3.4 h
In March, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 419 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in March27April31° · Sea 29° · 3.4 h
In April, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 406 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in April27May32° · Sea 29° · 4.5 h
In May, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 379 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in May30June32° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In June, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in June31July32° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In July, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 163 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in July29August33° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In August, Macapá is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 76 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in August46September34° · Sea 30° · 8.3 h
In September, Macapá is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 27 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in September53October34° · Sea 30° · 8.4 h
In October, Macapá is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Macapá – and yet one of the best months here.
Macapá in October44November34° · Sea 30° · 7.9 h
In November, Macapá is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in November26December33° · Sea 30° · 6.3 h
In December, Macapá is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 144 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Macapá.
Macapá in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Macapá
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in October (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 31° | 24° | 29.0° | 4.7 h | 29 | 287 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 3.7 h | 27 | 340 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 31° | 24° | 28.3° | 3.4 h | 29 | 419 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 31° | 24° | 28.5° | 3.4 h | 29 | 406 |
| MayMay | 27 | 32° | 24° | 28.8° | 4.5 h | 30 | 379 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 32° | 24° | 29.0° | 6.3 h | 27 | 208 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 32° | 24° | 29.0° | 7.1 h | 27 | 163 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 33° | 25° | 29.4° | 7.9 h | 18 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 34° | 25° | 29.7° | 8.3 h | 9 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 34° | 25° | 29.9° | 8.4 h | 5 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 34° | 25° | 29.9° | 7.9 h | 9 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 33° | 24° | 29.5° | 6.3 h | 24 | 144 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Macapá
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.4 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Macapá ranges from 28.3 °C in March to 29.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.0° | 28.7° | 29.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.0° | 28.7° | 29.3° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.5° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Macapá
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Macapá, 69 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Macapá: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Macapá has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Macapá
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Macapá
How breezy and how cloudy Macapá is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Macapá typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Macapá: variable cloud, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Macapá
How often the day gets hot in Macapá (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Macapá every day, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Macapá
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Macapá in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Macapá has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 53
October half-term
Oct
FairBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,410 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Brazil
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, N · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +55
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Macapá vs Belém
In October the holiday weather in Macapá and Belém is about equally good (score 53 vs 52). During the day Belém is 1 °C cooler than Macapá. The sea in Belém is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Macapá | Belém |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct | Aug – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Macapá ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Natal30°27°90
- 2Fortaleza32°27°69
- 3Aracaju29°26°68
- 4João Pessoa30°27°65
- 5Belo Horizonte29°65
- 6Angra dos Reis25°23°65
- 7São Luís32°28°63
- 8Ouro Preto25°63
- 19MacapáThis page34°30°53
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Frequently asked questions about Macapá
When is the best time to visit Macapá?
The best time to visit Macapá is in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Macapá?
The sea temperature in Macapá ranges from 28.3 °C in March to 29.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Macapá in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Macapá?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Macapá?
The rainy season is from January to May; the wettest month is March with 419 mm. The driest month is October with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Macapá get?
Macapá gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.4 hours a day; in March there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Macapá in?
Macapá is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Macapá?
A nonstop flight from London to Macapá takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,410 km.
Which school holidays are best for Macapá?
Macapá has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 28, summer holidays 30, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 28.