Weather in March in Maranhão
Planning a trip to Maranhão this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Maranhão 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 to heavy rainfall in São Luís with 434 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in São Luís.Average sunshine
São Luís enjoys a balanced 107 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Maranhão climate page.
Where to go in Maranhão in March





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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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