Maranhão weather in August
Are you planning a trip 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 very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in São Luís to 37°C in Carolina. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Carolina and 26°C in São Luís. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
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. Meanwhile, São Luís enjoys close to 260 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maranhão in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit 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 very 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maranhão, in Brazil.
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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