AI-generatedManaus at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 2,850 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Manaus
Manaus has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while February is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Manaus is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:4117:51
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 05:28–06:08 · evening 17:23–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:28 · evening 18:04–18:12
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.
What is the weather like in Manaus in October?
In October, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manaus.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 10 min05:41 – 17:51
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Manaus
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Manaus
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 5.6 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Manaus, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Manaus
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 14).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Manaus: 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, Manaus has about 19 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Manaus
How breezy and how cloudy Manaus 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 Manaus typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Manaus: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 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 and humidity in Manaus
How often the day gets hot in Manaus (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, Manaus has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manaus
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 (10+ 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 June (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) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 38 | 29° | 24° | 4.0 h | 28 | 309 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 29° | 24° | 3.5 h | 26 | 334 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 30° | 24° | 3.4 h | 29 | 394 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 29° | 24° | 3.8 h | 28 | 385 |
| MayMay | 41 | 29° | 24° | 4.6 h | 29 | 326 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 29° | 24° | 6.4 h | 23 | 175 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 30° | 24° | 7.2 h | 18 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 31° | 25° | 7.2 h | 15 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 32° | 25° | 6.5 h | 16 | 109 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 32° | 25° | 5.6 h | 19 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 31° | 25° | 5.0 h | 22 | 183 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 30° | 24° | 4.1 h | 28 | 299 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Manaus
The best time to visit Manaus is from June to August. The wettest month is March with 394 mm of precipitation.
Manaus through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manaus in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Manaus in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 29–30 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Manaus in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 29–30 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Manaus in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Manaus for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Manaus
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Manaus: score 46 against 30. In June, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. June has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 46better |
| Day high | 32° | 29° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19better | 23 |
| Rainfall | 144 mmbetter | 175 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Manaus month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January29° · 4 h
In January, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 309 mm. On about 11 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 Manaus.
Manaus in January37February29° · 4 h
In February, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 334 mm. On about 9 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 Manaus.
Manaus in February36March30° · 3 h
In March, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 394 mm. On about 12 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 Manaus.
Manaus in March38April29° · 4 h
In April, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 385 mm. On about 10 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 Manaus.
Manaus in April41May29° · 5 h
In May, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 326 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in May46June29° · 6 h
In June, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 175 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in June46July30° · 7 h
In July, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in July44August31° · 7 h
In August, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 86 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in August35September32° · 7 h
In September, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in September30October32° · 6 h
In October, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in October32November31° · 5 h
In November, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 183 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manaus.
Manaus in November36December30° · 4 h
In December, Manaus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 299 mm. On about 13 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 Manaus.
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Manaus vs. Georgetown
In October Georgetown has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs. 30). During the day Georgetown is 3 °C cooler than Manaus. Georgetown gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Manaus | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 20 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Manaus ranks 19 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4Belo Horizonte27°75
- 5João Pessoa29°27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
- 19ManausThis page32°30
Planning a trip to Manaus
Weather for your travel dates
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Manaus 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.
Manaus has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Manaus
When is the best time to visit Manaus?
The best time to visit Manaus is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Manaus?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Manaus?
The wettest month is March with 394 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 86 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manaus get?
Manaus gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in March there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Manaus in?
Manaus uses the time zone America/Manaus, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Manaus?
A nonstop flight from London to Manaus takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Manaus?
Manaus has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 45, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 37.
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