When to visit
São Luís?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

São Luís
Maranhão · Brazil

The best weather in São Luís is from August, September, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are September, October, November. — very predictable climate

Climate score
October
77

Excellent climate

🌡Hot & dry

31dsunny streak
Long sunny stretches
50%ideal warm days
Predominantly warm & sunny
17ddry streak
Long dry stretches
Constantly muggy— 100% days with high humidityGetting wetterStable through the month
Temperature
26–32°C
Very consistent temperatures · Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
29–36°C
Muggy
Precipitation
35mm
Light drizzle · 7 days
Sunshine
11.6h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
74%
Constantly muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
73
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct73NovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score524341414769757678777168
ClimateHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainy
Temperature24–29°C24–29°C24–29°C24–29°C24–30°C24–30°C24–30°C25–31°C25–32°C26–32°C25–32°C25–31°C
Feels like29–34°C28–34°C28–35°C29–35°C29–36°C29–35°C28–35°C29–35°C29–36°C29–36°C29–35°C29–35°C
Precipitation241mm
25 days
341mm
26 days
496mm
30 days
403mm
29 days
244mm
27 days
121mm
22 days
72mm
18 days
40mm
10 days
29mm
6 days
35mm
7 days
75mm
9 days
115mm
16 days
Sunshine7.6h
☀︎ 62%
6.1h
☀︎ 50%
5.5h
☀︎ 45%
6.2h
☀︎ 52%
9.3h
☀︎ 78%
11.3h
☀︎ 95%
11.6h
☀︎ 97%
11.9h
☀︎ 99%
11.8h
☀︎ 98%
11.6h
☀︎ 96%
11.2h
☀︎ 92%
9.3h
☀︎ 76%
WindNE · 16 km/hNE · 15 km/hNE · 14 km/hNE · 13 km/hE · 13 km/hE · 14 km/hE · 15 km/hNE · 17 km/hNE · 21 km/hNE · 21 km/hNE · 20 km/hNE · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)83%87%89%88%86%84%81%78%75%74%75%78%
Perfect days0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Dry streak3d1d1d1d2d3d5d9d17d17d13d7d
Sunny streak18d13d14d14d22d28d30d31d30d31d29d24d
Temperature+0.2°+0.7°+0.9°+1.3°+1.5°+0.9°+0.8°0.0°+0.2°+0.3°+0.2°+0.9°
RainfallMuch wetterMuch wetterMuch wetterStableGetting drierStableStableStableStableGetting wetterGetting wetterGetting wetter
Ideal warm days18%7%3%2%12%27%39%52%45%50%51%39%
Outdoor comfort0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Dry week odds1%0%0%0%0%0%3%22%47%46%33%10%
Heavy rain6%12%19%18%9%3%1%———1%1%
Muggy days100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Oppressive days6%14%16%22%25%4%—————1%
Day length12.2h12.2h12.1h12.1h12.0h12.0h12.0h12.0h12.1h12.2h12.2h12.3h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit São Luís?

The best weather in São Luís is from September, October, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are September, October, November (24–32 °C).

What is the weather like in São Luís?

São Luís has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 24 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in São Luís?

The hottest month in São Luís is September, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in São Luís?

The rainiest month in São Luís is March, with an average of 496 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in São Luís?

Peak season in São Luís is June, July, August, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in São Luís?

Shoulder season in São Luís falls in January, May, September, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.