Climate of Maranhão, Brazil
Area-weighted average across Maranhão. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Maranhão, a subdivision of Brazil, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in June to 27.2°C / 81°F in October, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in to 293 mm / 11.5 in depending on the season (1512 mm / 59.5 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6°C78.1°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 236 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 293 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.6°C78.1°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.7°C78.3°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maranhão?
The best months to visit Maranhão, Brazil for sunny, dry weather are July, August, September. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 27.2°C / 81°F, and the driest is August with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Maranhão?
Maranhão, Brazil has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in June to 27.2°C / 81°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 1512 mm / 59.5 in, with the wettest month being March (293 mm / 11.5 in) and the driest August (20 mm / 0.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Maranhão?
The hottest month in Maranhão is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.2°C / 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Maranhão?
The coldest month in Maranhão is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in Maranhão?
The wettest month in Maranhão is March, averaging about 293 mm / 11.5 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 20 mm / 0.8 in.