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 | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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
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
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
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maranhão. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.