São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão weather in December
In December, São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 130 mm of rain across 16.3 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of December to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão's 8th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- 16.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:47 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical December day in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How December really feels in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 23° | 239 | 25.6 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 31° / 23° | 259 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 305 | 29 | 12 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 243 | 26.4 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 118 | 17.4 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 23° | 27 | 5.8 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 33° / 22° | 12 | 2.4 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 34° / 23° | 5 | 1 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 35° / 24° | 8 | 1.4 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 35° / 25° | 18 | 3.7 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 35° / 25° | 55 | 8.7 | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 33° / 24° | 130 | 16.3 | 12.2 | 2.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 33 | 67 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 24 | 76 |
| 31 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in December
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão gets around 130 mm of rain over 16.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 53% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 48 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 56 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 61 |
| 22 | 62 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 67 |
| 27 | 68 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 70 |
| 30 | 71 |
| 31 | 72 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 2 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 3 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 4 | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 5 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 6 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 7 | 12 | 79 | 9 |
| 8 | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| 9 | 11 | 79 | 10 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 | 80 | 10 |
| 12 | 9 | 80 | 11 |
| 13 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 14 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 15 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 16 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
| 17 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 18 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 19 | 4 | 80 | 16 |
| 20 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 21 | 3 | 79 | 18 |
| 22 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 23 | 3 | 76 | 21 |
| 24 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 25 | 3 | 74 | 23 |
| 26 | 3 | 73 | 24 |
| 27 | 3 | 73 | 24 |
| 28 | 3 | 72 | 25 |
| 29 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 30 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 31 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of December to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:41 AM to 5:54 AM, and sunset from 5:56 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:41 | 5:56 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:56 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:56 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:57 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:43 | 5:57 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:43 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:01 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:47 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:47 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:04 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:06 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:06 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:09 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.35 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.36 kWh/m² to a high of 6.27 kWh/m² in September across the year — December's 5.35 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
None of São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão's monsoon runs January–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão.
What to pack for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 24 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is worst in November — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (June, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão sits at 4.4°S, 44.7°W, 38 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Bacabal, 20 km away.
Topography around São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 54 m around an average of 30 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 134 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 275 m.
The land around São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is covered by grassland (64%) and trees (27%) within 3 km, grassland (60%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and grassland (53%) and trees (42%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão (-4.3788°, -44.6711°, elevation 38 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).