Maranhão weather in January
Planning a getaway to Maranhão this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Maranhão in January?
Maranhão is a region in Brazil. January in Maranhão generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Luís at 30°C to very warm in Barreirinhas at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Barreirinhas and 25°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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Barreirinhas with an average of 154 mm to heavy rainfall in Carolina with 272 mm. Meanwhile, São Luís enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maranhão in January, 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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Maranhão?
São Luís
In January São Luís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carolina
In January 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 January Santo Amaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Barreirinhas
In January Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Atins
In January Atins generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Maranhão?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Maranhão due to the typically poor weather in São Luís.
On average, the best time to visit Maranhão is in September and October with generally 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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