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Palmas weather in January (Tocantins, Brazil)

Looking to travel to Palmas in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Palmas typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Palmas in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 335 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Palmas. May and June typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palmas climate page with graphs.

 

Palmas, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 335 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Porto Nacional, Brazil (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Brazil in January

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Palmas in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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