São Luís Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in São Luís and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

São Luís weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.5°C 86.9°F
Nightly temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 294 mm 11.6 ins
Rainy days 31 days
Sea temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in São Luís with around 294mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 31 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in São Luís

São Luís average temperature in May

May rainfall

São Luís average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

São Luís average rain in May

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 May 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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