São Luís
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When to go: São Luís month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in São Luís are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), March the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 490 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 24.2 | 268 | 9.8 |
| February | 29.0 | 24.0 | 355 | 8.8 |
| March | 28.8 | 23.8 | 490 | 8.6 |
| April | 29.3 | 23.9 | 407 | 9.2 |
| May | 29.8 | 24.2 | 246 | 10.4 |
| June | 29.8 | 24.0 | 121 | 11.3 |
| July | 30.2 | 24.0 | 73 | 11.6 |
| August | 31.0 | 24.6 | 45 | 11.9 |
| September | 31.7 | 25.2 | 31 | 11.8 |
| October | 31.7 | 25.5 | 39 | 11.6 |
| November | 31.6 | 25.5 | 78 | 11.2 |
| December | 30.9 | 25.3 | 121 | 10.5 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1612
The first Europeans to settle it were the French, in 1612, who intended to make it the center of a colony named Equinoctial France, under the command of Daniel de la Touche, Seigneur de la Ravardière, and Admiral François de Razilly.
- Documented history · 1615
Portugal conquered the settlement in 1615 in the battle of Guaxenduba and renamed the city São Luís.
- Documented history · 1641
São Luís was invaded and occupied by the Dutch on November 1641 as part of the wider Dutch invasion of Brazil.
- Documented history · 1646
A force of 1,000 troops under Jan Cornelisz Lichthart (died 1646), an admiral of the Dutch West India Company, arrived in the city.
- French Foundation
French settlers founded Saint-Louis-de-Maragnan under Daniel de la Touche on September 8, 1612.
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01 · OverviewSão Luís, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow São Luís took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting São Luís
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in São Luís
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in São Luís
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in São Luís
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for São Luís
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about São Luís
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01 · Q&AWhere is São Luís located and what are its coordinates?
São Luís is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -2.5297, -44.3028, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of São Luís?
São Luís has a recorded population of approximately 917,237 and observes the America/Fortaleza time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in São Luís?
Official and commonly spoken languages in São Luís include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for São Luís?
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