Maracanã weather in October
In October, Maracanã sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 18 mm of rain across 6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Maracanã's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Maracanã's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- 6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:54 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Maracanã is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical October day in Maracanã reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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How October really feels in Maracanã
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Maracanã weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 244 | 27.8 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 328 | 27.2 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 425 | 30.5 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 383 | 29.4 | 12 | 2.9 |
| May | 29° / 24° | 267 | 28 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 129 | 24.2 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 94 | 22.6 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 30° / 25° | 44 | 16.6 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 24 | 8.4 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 18 | 6 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 31° / 25° | 26 | 6.9 | 12 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 89 | 18 | 12 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
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| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 80 | 20 |
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| 21 | 73 | 27 |
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| 26 | 71 | 29 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
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| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Maracanã gets around 18 mm of rain over 6 wet days in October, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
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| 31 | 20 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Miserable (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
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| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Wind in October
Winds average 14 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
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| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:59 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 5:54 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
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| 1 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:58 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:55 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:55 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.31 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.07 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 6.31 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
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| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
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| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Maracanã
None of Maracanã's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Maracanã's monsoon runs January–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Maracanã?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Maracanã for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Maracanã in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Maracanã sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Maracanã in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
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| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
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| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Maracanã in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Maracanã peaks around March 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 20 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Maracanã in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Maracanã is worst in February — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (July, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 22 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Maracanã?
Maracanã sits at 0.8°S, 47.5°W, 1 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Salinópolis, 20 km away.
Topography around Maracanã
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Maracanã.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Maracanã has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m around an average of 16 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 102 m.
The land around Maracanã is covered by trees (38%), mangroves (33%) and water (20%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and mangroves (23%) within 16 km, and trees (39%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Maracanã (-0.7707°, -47.4518°, elevation 1 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).