Maranhão weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Maranhão: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (78°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (84°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and wetter; January brings highs of 30°C (85°F) and 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for São Luís, the largest city in Maranhão. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Maranhão?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Maranhão.
Does it rain a lot in Maranhão in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 47 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average December. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Maranhão in December?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 25°C (78°F).
Maranhão weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 191 mm | 73% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 247 mm | 81% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 322 mm | 82% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 357 mm | 82% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 238 mm | 67% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 149 mm | 50% | 30°C (87°F) | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 88 mm | 38% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 23 mm | 26% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| September | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 23 mm | 25% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| October | 31°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 mm | 34% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 17 mm | 46% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| December | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 47 mm | 58% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Maranhão in December
Weather can differ a lot within Maranhão: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Imperatriz | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 154 mm | least pleasant |
| São José de Ribamar | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 42 mm | best |
| Timon | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Caxias | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Paço do Lumiar | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Codó | 34°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 89 mm | fair |
| Açailândia | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 148 mm | fair |
| Bacabal | 34°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm | fair |
| Balsas | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 157 mm | least pleasant |
| Barra do Corda | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 103 mm | fair |
| Santa Inês | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 94 mm | fair |