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São Luís Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

São Luís has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in São Luís remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In March, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 25°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

São Luís has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2171 mm of rainfall annually. São Luís can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 434 mm of precipitation over 31 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our São Luís Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

São Luís can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


Forecast for São Luís

Sun   Dec 22
31°C | 27°C
NE 6 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Mon   Dec 23
31°C | 26°C
NE 6 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Tue   Dec 24
30°C | 26°C
NE 6 m/s
2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit São Luís in Brazil

São Luís has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: August, September, October and November.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in São Luís?
    Rainy season in São Luís occurs in the months of January, February, March, April, May and June.
  • Which is the hottest month in São Luís?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in São Luís?
    The coolest month is March with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in São Luís?
    March tops the wettest month list with 434 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in São Luís?
    September is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in São Luís?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.