Maceio is coastal, so it is hot, humid, sunny and suddenly rainy pretty much year round. There are areas that aren’t as wet, but still hot.
It is described as being hot, hotter, and hottest.
There is a ton of walking and it is tough on shoes with wet conditions. Bring several pairs of excellent, comfortable shoes.
Invest in quality socks as well that have moisture wicking.
Sisters wear Tevas and Chacos mostly with good traction. You also need a pair of closed toed for meetings.
Elders: you will need at least 2 pairs of walking shoes (like a hiking shoe with thick soles) and a pair of nicer shoes for church.
You want Lightweight, quick drying, wrinkle free, breathable clothing.
Sisters: nothing clingy or tight. It is too hot. Loose pants and dresses are best that don’t need extra layers such as slips.
It can be difficult to dry things in the heat and humidity, so bring extra garments and socks. Consider a shoe dryer as well.
Bring deodorant to last your whole mission, bug spray, a waterproof bag, towels to wipe down sweat, a couple quick drying towels (like the Turkish cotton kind or microfiber), a good umbrella, a light rain jacket, and extra socks.
A filtered water bottle is very nice. The apartments do have filtered water, but it is great to have one as well.
You do not need cold weather gear.
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Most parents send their Elders with at least 1 suit (most countries in South America only wear suits to church and meetings) and around 8–10 golf pants. Families are sending more shirts because of heat and humidity — 12–14 is the average. Note for Sisters serving in Brazil: feminine hygiene products are expensive there and tampons are often considered taboo. Be prepared to send a good supply with your Sister Missionary.
This is a very comfortable, durable shoe that missionaries serving all over have loved!
7 inch Rechargeable Fan. These have been recommended for missionaries serving in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. They help keep you cooler at night, but also help keep bugs like mosquitos off at night too.
The power goes out frequently, so it is nice to have a solar power fan.
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.