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São Luís Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows of 25°C (77°F), January in São Luís brings high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that January is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in São Luís in January

As part of the rainy season, São Luís sees around 26 days of rain in January, with an average of 226 mm (8.9 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in São Luís in January

January in São Luís brings typical temperatures with highs around 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). Overall, the month follows a fairly predictable daily temperature pattern. Nights are warm at 25°C (77°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.

Sunshine in São Luís in January

The month enjoys around 194 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit São Luís. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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São Luís Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C (86°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 86%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 226 mm (8.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 194 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Best Places in Brazil in January

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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).

What to Wear in São Luís in January

Warm but pleasant conditions in São Luís in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in São Luís in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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