Piauí weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Piauí: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Teresina, the largest city in Piauí. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Piauí?
least pleasant month Weather score 52/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Piauí. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Piauí in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 184 mm (7.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Piauí in January?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Piauí weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 184 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 227 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 261 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 239 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 106 mm | 53% | fair |
| June | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 24 mm | 37% | best |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 mm | 29% | best |
| August | 35°C (96°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 7 mm | 24% | best |
| September | 37°C (99°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm | 30% | fair |
| October | 38°C (100°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm | 43% | fair |
| November | 37°C (98°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 39 mm | 53% | fair |
| December | 35°C (95°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 77 mm | 63% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Piauí in January
Weather can differ a lot within Piauí: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresina | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 184 mm | least pleasant |
| Parnaíba | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm | fair |
| Picos | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 125 mm | least pleasant |
| Piripiri | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 166 mm | least pleasant |
| Floriano | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 163 mm | least pleasant |
| Barras | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 186 mm | fair |
| Altos | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 184 mm | least pleasant |
| Campo Maior | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 162 mm | least pleasant |
| União | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 202 mm | least pleasant |
| Esperantina | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 186 mm | fair |
| José de Freitas | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 184 mm | least pleasant |
| São Raimundo Nonato | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 110 mm | least pleasant |