Maranhão weather in March
Considering a trip to Maranhão this March 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 March?
Maranhão is a region in Brazil. March in Maranhão generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Luís at 29°C to very warm in Carolina at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Carolina and 25°C in São Luís. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Imperatriz with an average of 226 mm to heavy rainfall in São Luís with 434 mm. São Luís experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 107 hours of sunlight anticipated in São Luís. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March'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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Maranhão?
São Luís
In March São Luís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 March 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 March Santo Amaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Barreirinhas
In March Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atins
In March Atins 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maranhão, in Brazil.
Is March the best time to visit Maranhão?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in São Luís, March may not be the ideal time to visit Maranhão.
Generally speaking, September and October provide perfect weather in São Luís. The weather in January, February, March, April and May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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