Best Time to Visit Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Maceió.
Maceió does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 25.9°C / 78.6°F) and driest (November, 45 mm / 1.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August–February; the wetter half falls in March–July. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.8°C / 73°F in July to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January, with rainfall from 45 mm / 1.8 in (November) to 317 mm / 12.5 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Maceió's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 25.3°C77.5°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
No month at Maceió matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maceió?
Maceió doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on November (driest, ~45 mm / 1.8 in) and January (warmest, 25.9°C / 78.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Maceió?
The rainy season at Maceió, Alagoas runs through March–July, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 162 mm / 6.4 in. The wettest single month is May (317 mm / 12.5 in).
What is the driest month in Maceió?
The driest month in Maceió is November, averaging about 45 mm / 1.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Maceió?
The least comfortable months for travel to Maceió — based on point-value climate at the city — are May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 317 mm / 12.5 in in May, and the coldest month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
Is Maceió climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Maceió figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Maceió specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.