Weather in December in Maranhão
Considering a trip to Maranhão this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Maranhão in December?
Maranhão is a region in Brazil. December in Maranhão generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in São Luís to 33°C in Barreirinhas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Barreirinhas and 26°C in São Luís. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atins with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Carolina with 212 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, São Luís enjoys close to 206 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at December'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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Maranhão?
São Luís
In December 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 December Carolina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santo Amaro
In December Santo Amaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Barreirinhas
In December Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Atins
In December Atins 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maranhão, in Brazil.
Is December the best time to visit Maranhão?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Maranhão with overall pleasant weather in São Luís.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September and October offering mostly perfect weather in São Luís. In contrast, January, February, March, April and May tend to have poor weather conditions.
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