Balsas weather
At 11:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (84°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Aug. Balsas sits 255 m (837 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Balsas, Maranhão, Brazil.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Mar
About Balsas weather
Is it raining in Balsas right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Balsas this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 35–37° and lows of 22–26°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Balsas lately?
In the past 7 days, Balsas had 4 rainy days and 17.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Balsas?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Balsas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Balsas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Balsas is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in February to 37°C (98°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Balsas?
January is the wettest month, with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Balsas?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 21°C (71°F).
Does Balsas have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months