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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Teresina.
Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 35°C (95°F), peaking in October at 38°C (100°F) and dipping in March to 32°C (90°F).
With around 1452 mm (57 in) of annual rainfall, Teresina has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (June to October) and wet (January to April) seasons. The wettest month is March. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Teresina experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C (100°F) in October. In March, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 32°C (90°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in October to 23°C (73°F) in March.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Teresina has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1452 mm (57 in) of rainfall per year. Teresina can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 325 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 30 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.9 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Teresina Precipitation page.
Teresina can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Teresina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
Teresina has distinct dry (June to October) and wet (January to April) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 32°C (90°F) in March to 38°C (100°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1452 mm (57 in). March is the wettest month with 325 mm (13 in), while August is the driest with 2.9 mm (0.1 in).
Teresina receives around 2,791 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 316 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 152 hours. Overall, Teresina enjoys abundant sunshine.
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