Where to stay in São Luis

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3★+ hotels in São Luis from €24/night (range €24–89, 18 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Rede Andrade SLZ hotel · São Luis
from €24/night★ 3
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Hotel Ilha Costeira hotel · São Luis
from €37/night★ 3
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Costa Atlantico Hotel hotel · São Luis
from €47/night★ 3
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Getting there

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Weather in São Luis

Wed 🌦️ 32° 27° 💧88%
Thu 🌦️ 32° 26° 💧57%
Fri 🌦️ 32° 27° 💧86%
Sat 🌦️ 31° 26° 💧26%
Sun ☁️ 32° 26° 💧18%
Mon ☁️ 31° 26° 💧31%
Tue 🌦️ 30° 26° 💧53%

In Sep, São Luis typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 8 rainy days.

Best time to visit São Luis — climate

Jan: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° JanFeb: ~29°C daytime, 27 rainy days 29° FebMar: ~29°C daytime, 30 rainy days 29° MarApr: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° AprMay: ~30°C daytime, 23 rainy days 30° MayJun: ~31°C daytime, 27 rainy days 31° JunJul: ~30°C daytime, 24 rainy days 30° JulAug: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 8 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° OctNov: ~31°C daytime, 9 rainy days 31° NovDec: ~31°C daytime, 15 rainy days 31° Dec

Things to do in São Luis

Top-rated tours and tickets from €47 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €817
7 Days in Chapada das Mesas Nature and Culture★ 5.0 (4)
from €85
Experience tourism, trails, boat trips and 4x4 car.★ 5.0 (106)
from €5830
Route of Emotions - Private Multi Day Tour★ 4.9 (39)
from €57
Back to the Maranhenses Lençóis from DE São Luís★ 4.5 (4)
from €47
Half-Day Guided Tour to São Luis City★ 4.5 (2)
from €94
Alcântara City Tour★ 4.4 (11)

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About São Luis

São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. It's known for its colonial Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a common stopover for visiting the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for São LuisData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in São LuisCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-09-09. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.