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Sao Luis in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sao Luis in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sao Luis, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Sao Luis in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Sao Luis in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 21 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Luis has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Sao Luis in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sao Luis for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.

Is Sao Luis warm or cold in August?

Sao Luis is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Sao Luis:

Climate in Sao Luis in August

Sao Luis weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+88°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+72°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
103 mm29 mm13 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%77%75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
269
Cloudy days
137
Rainy days
272113
Snowy days
000

August often has better weather than July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +86°F to +88°F during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 2 to 6.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sao Luis in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sao Luis is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sao Luis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sao Luis wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 437 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Sao Luis?

This is the weather in Sao Luis in August 2024:
1 August
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+88°F
2 August
☀️
+89°F
3 August
🌧️
+87°F
4 August
🌧️
+85°F
5 August
☁️
+87°F
6 August
☀️
+87°F
7 August
☀️
+88°F
8 August
☁️
+89°F
9 August
🌧️
+87°F
10 August
☀️
+88°F
11 August
☀️
+89°F
12 August
☀️
+85°F
13 August
☀️
+86°F
14 August
☁️
+87°F
15 August
☀️
+87°F
16 August
☀️
+89°F
17 August
☀️
+89°F
18 August
☀️
+90°F
19 August
☀️
+89°F
20 August
☁️
+88°F
21 August
☁️
+89°F
22 August
☁️
+87°F
23 August
☀️
+90°F
24 August
☁️
+87°F
25 August
☀️
+87°F
26 August
☀️
+88°F
27 August
☀️
+88°F
28 August
☀️
+87°F
29 August
☀️
+88°F
30 August
☀️
+88°F
31 August
☁️
+87°F
In August 2024 Sao Luis had 20 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sao Luis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sao Luis in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+84°F) and the highest in 2017 (+88°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 1125 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 3380 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Luis in August:

Is August a good time to visit Sao Luis?

August is a really good time to go to Sao Luis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sao Luis.

Can you sunbathe in Sao Luis in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Sao Luis. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Sao Luis rainy in August?

Sao Luis is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sao Luis in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Luis in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Sao Luis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Luis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.