SeasonMapMaceió weather in January
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January in Maceió: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Maceió · #179 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Maceió climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Maceió in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsReveillon on Pajucara, Summer holidays in Brazil, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Maceió's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMaceió's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Maceió in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle nesting on the city beaches
1 Sep – 31 Mar · usuallySea turtles nest along the Alagoas coast from September, with most of the state's nests on Maceio's own sand and the peak around January. Nests are fenced off where they are found.
- Season
Dry months and calm reef pools
1 Sep – 28 Feb · usuallyDry seasonThe rain thins out from September and the wind drops, which is when the boats out to the natural pools at Pajucara and Gales are worth the trip. Low tide decides the day, not the forecast.
- Holiday
Reveillon on Pajucara
26 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe city puts fireworks on four beaches and everyone stands in the water in white; hotel rates on Ponta Verde and Jatiuca are the year's highest and require a minimum stay. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Maceió — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Maceió?
Maceió in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Maceió?
- January in Maceió: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Maceió on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Maceió in January?
- In January, Maceió averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 55.1 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maceió in January?
- Maceió has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
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Similar destinations in South America — January
Within 300 km: Porto de Galinhas' Dry months on the reef around 1 Sep – 31 Mar.