The climate of Maranhão

The current climate in Maranhão features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Maranhão, Brazil.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Maranhão in recent years was 37°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2019.

Rainfall amount

On average, Maranhão receives 1041 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Maranhão?

The best time to visit Maranhão for sunny weather is January and June through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Maranhão. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Maranhão

The climate table of Maranhão shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 31 31 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 32 32
Temp. min (°C) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26
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Precipitation (mm) 106 204 190 172 151 93 41 10 13 2,1 8,2 50
UV Index 8 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Maranhão, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Maranhão

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Yearly Temperature in Maranhão

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Maranhão, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Maranhão

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Maranhão

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Maranhão, Brazil. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Maranhão

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Average weather in Maranhão by month

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