Aracaju weather by month & the best time to visit
Brazil · coastal city break · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Aracaju is December — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with November and October close behind. Aracaju averages about 2,754 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 24 mm of rain in December.
When is the best time to visit Aracaju?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Aracaju is December, then November and October. The dullest month is May (68/100, 191 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Aracaju?
Aracaju gets a lot of sun: around 2,754 hours a year. December (91/100) is noticeably better than May (68). It ranks #35 of 131 destinations in Brazil for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,486 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around June, carries about 47% of the annual 1,042 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 56 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 85 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 58 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 82 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 74 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 74 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 116 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 191 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 68 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 158 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| July | 69 | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 144 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 79 | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 89 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 85 | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 58 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 87 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 47 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 90 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 27 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 91 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 24 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Aracaju by month
The sea off Aracaju is warmest in March at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in June at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Aracaju: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Aracaju?
Aracaju is a coastal city break in Brazil with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Aracaju get a year?
Aracaju gets about 2,754 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around December.
When is the best time to visit Aracaju?
The sunniest time to visit Aracaju is December, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with November and October close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Aracaju?
May is the least sunny month in Aracaju, scoring 68/100 with about 191 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Aracaju?
The sea in Aracaju ranges from about 27°C (June) to 31°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Aracaju?
The typical midday UV index in Aracaju peaks around 12 (extreme) in January, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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