Macapá climate
Macapá (Amapá, Brazil) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 2,068 mm81 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Macapá climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 2373 | 2680 | 2068.1 |
| Feb | 2983 | 2373 | 2678 | 29612 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2373 | 2678 | 29011 |
| Apr | 2883 | 2374 | 2678 | 31212 |
| May | 2883 | 2374 | 2678 | 26310 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2374 | 2678 | 2027.9 |
| Jul | 2983 | 2373 | 2678 | 1606.3 |
| Aug | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 773.0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2373 | 2781 | 401.6 |
| Oct | 3392 | 2474 | 2883 | 381.5 |
| Nov | 3493 | 2475 | 2984 | 461.8 |
| Dec | 3289 | 2474 | 2882 | 1395.5 |
| Year | 3493 | 2373 | 2780 | 2,06881 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 77% | 4.4 | 12:07 |
| Feb | 89% | 86% | 4.1 | 12:07 |
| Mar | 91% | 86% | 4.3 | 12:07 |
| Apr | 92% | 85% | 4.3 | 12:07 |
| May | 92% | 75% | 4.5 | 12:07 |
| Jun | 91% | 59% | 4.9 | 12:07 |
| Jul | 90% | 51% | 5.2 | 12:07 |
| Aug | 87% | 38% | 5.9 | 12:07 |
| Sep | 81% | 35% | 6.1 | 12:07 |
| Oct | 71% | 44% | 5.9 | 12:07 |
| Nov | 68% | 52% | 5.5 | 12:07 |
| Dec | 76% | 65% | 4.7 | 12:07 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Macapá is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.2 °C5.8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,068 mm81 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (312 mm12 in), the driest is October (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in November to 92% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in May to 2 km/h (1 mph) in November.
Best time to visit Macapá
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are August and September. Average highs then reach 30 °C85 °F to 31 °C88 °F. Precipitation is 40 mm1.6 in to 77 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is very wet (312 mm12 in) and humid (92% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Macapá
- Wetter months (January–June) — highs 2883 to 30 °C86 °F, lows around 23 °C73 °F, about 261 mm10 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (July–December) — highs 2983 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2373 to 24 °C75 °F, about 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Macapá compares
The nearest larger place is Belém, about 330 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Macapá is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F cooler. It receives 19% less precipitation (2,068 mm81 in vs 2,569 mm101 in). The difference is largest in September (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 223 places in Brazil. By annual mean temperature, Macapá is the 46th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 9th wettest. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Cayenne (French Guiana, Am), Paramaribo (Suriname, Am) and Kotamobagu (Indonesia, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Santana 15 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,068 mm81 in
- Climate in Breves 202 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,418 mm95 in
- Climate in Cametá 308 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,513 mm99 in
- Climate in Belém 330 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,569 mm101 in
- Climate in Ananindeua 338 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,622 mm103 in
- Climate in Castanhal 379 km · 26 °C80 °F · 2,622 mm103 in
- Climate in Altamira 382 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,896 mm75 in
- Climate in Tucuruí 450 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,902 mm75 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Macapá?
November is the warmest month in Macapá. Its average high is 34 °C (93 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Macapá?
June is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Macapá?
April is the wettest month with about 312 mm (12.3 in) of precipitation. October is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Macapá?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are August and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.