Climate Insights for Alcântara

Região Metropolitana da Grande São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil

Hottest
October
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
February
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
March
439 mm rain17.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alcântara is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,028 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 439 mm of rainfall. Alcântara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alcântara is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 79.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 17.3 in of rainfall. Alcântara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°DecMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°F
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Alcântara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Alcântara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 221mmFebPrecipitation: 322mmMarPrecipitation: 439mmAprPrecipitation: 432mmMayPrecipitation: 237mmJunPrecipitation: 121mmJulPrecipitation: 71mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 88mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.7inFebPrecipitation: 12.7inMarPrecipitation: 17.3inAprPrecipitation: 17inMayPrecipitation: 9.3inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.5in
Precipitation

Alcântara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,028 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 439 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 14 mm. That's 425 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Alcântara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 17.3 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.6 in. That's 16.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Alcântara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alcântara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alcântara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alcântara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
322 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
439 mm17.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
432 mm17 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
14 km/h9 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
17 km/h11 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
31 °C88 °F
18 km/h11 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
31 °C87 °F
16 km/h10 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
15 km/h9 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in