Maranhão Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maranhão, Brazil in March.

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São Luís Carolina Santo Amaro Barreirinhas

Planning a trip to Maranhão, Brazil this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Maranhão in March

Maranhão, Brazil is a region in Brazil. March in Maranhão generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Luís at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Carolina at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Carolina and 25°C (77°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Maranhão, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Imperatriz with an average of 226 mm (8.9 in) to heavy rainfall in São Luís with 434 mm (17 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in São Luís.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. São Luís gets approximately 107 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Maranhão in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maranhão.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maranhão

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Maranhão, Brazil?

Temperature range in Maranhão (March)

Precipitation variation in Maranhão (March)

São Luís

In March São Luís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
107 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
333 mm (13 in)
434 mm (17 in)
429 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
31 days
30 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in São Luís →

Carolina

In March Carolina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
135 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
288 mm (11 in)
267 mm (11 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Carolina →

Santo Amaro

In March Santo Amaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
374 mm (15 in)
401 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
31 days
30 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santo Amaro →

Barreirinhas

In March Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
298 mm (12 in)
333 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
31 days
30 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barreirinhas →

Atins

In March Atins generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
267 mm (11 in)
335 mm (13 in)
367 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
31 days
30 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Atins →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Maranhão, in Brazil.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maranhão in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Luís 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 434 mm (17 in)
Carolina 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 267 mm (11 in)
Santo Amaro 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 374 mm (15 in)
Barreirinhas 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 298 mm (12 in)
Atins 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Imperatriz 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)

Maranhão weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maranhão, Brazil in March?

Expect poor weather across Maranhão, Brazil in March. The popular destination of São Luís averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Maranhão, Brazil in March?

São Luís averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Maranhão, Brazil get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. São Luís records an average of 434 mm (17 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Maranhão, Brazil.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Maranhão, Brazil?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in São Luís, March may not be the ideal time to visit Maranhão, Brazil.

Generally speaking, September and October provide pleasant weather in São Luís. The weather in January, February, March, April and May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maranhão.

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