Weather in August in Maranhão
Are you planning a trip a to Maranhão in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Maranhão in August?
Maranhão is a region in Brazil. August in Maranhão generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in São Luís at 31°C to very hot in Carolina at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Carolina and 26°C in São Luís. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Carolina with an average of 2.4 mm to moderate rainfall in São Luís with 34 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 260 hours of sunshine in São Luís. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in Maranhão, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Maranhão's yearly weather, check out our Maranhão climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Maranhão?
São Luís
In August São Luís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Carolina
In August Carolina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Santo Amaro
In August Santo Amaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Barreirinhas
In August Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Atins
In August Atins generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Maranhão?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Maranhão with overall pleasant weather in São Luís.
Generally speaking, September and October provide perfect weather in São Luís. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and May tend to be poor.
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