Climate Insights for Zé Carlos

Região Geográfica Intermediária de Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil

Hottest
September
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
March
268 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zé Carlos is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 268 mm of rainfall. Zé Carlos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zé Carlos is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 41.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Zé Carlos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 22°SepMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°OctMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°NovMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°F
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Zé Carlos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zé Carlos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 97°F. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 85°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 210mmFebPrecipitation: 191mmMarPrecipitation: 268mmAprPrecipitation: 147mmMayPrecipitation: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmDecPrecipitation: 113mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.3inFebPrecipitation: 7.5inMarPrecipitation: 10.6inAprPrecipitation: 5.8inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Zé Carlos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 268 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 267 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.Zé Carlos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 10.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Zé Carlos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Zé Carlos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zé Carlos 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 Zé Carlos 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
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
268 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
36 °C97 °F
7 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in