São Luís Weather in January

What's the weather like in São Luís (Maranhão) in January 2024?

The climate in São Luís during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the summer in São Luís and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

São Luís weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Average temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 224 mm 8.8 ins
Rainy days 26 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.5°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in São Luís with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in São Luís

São Luís average temperature in January

January rainfall

São Luís average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

São Luís average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in São Luís in January 2024.

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São Luís weather stats

São Luís weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: October 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 9hrs
Coldest month: March 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: April 431mm 17ins
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