Weather in May in Maranhão
Considering a trip to Maranhão this May 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 May?
Maranhão is a region in Brazil. May in Maranhão generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in São Luís at 30°C to very warm in Carolina at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Carolina and 25°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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maranhão, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Carolina with an average of 76 mm to heavy rainfall in São Luís with 291 mm.Average sunshine
São Luís enjoys a balanced 163 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Maranhão climate page.
Where to go in Maranhão in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Maranhão?
São Luís
In May 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.
Carolina
In May Carolina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Santo Amaro
In May 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 poor that month.
Barreirinhas
In May Barreirinhas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Atins
In May Atins generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 May the best time to visit Maranhão?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Maranhão with often poor weather in São Luís.
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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