, with a rainy season from December to May and a dry season from July to October. The hottest time of the year is from August to November, before the rains lower the temperature a bit.
The city is located in northeastern Brazil, in the state of Pará, on the banks of the Tocantins River. Just south of the city is the Tucuruí Dam, which created a large artificial lake.
The best time to visit Tucuruí is from July to October, being the driest and sunniest of the year. It must be said that this is the hottest time of the year, although the humidity is slightly lower.
In Tucuruí, the
average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of
27.2 °C, that of the warmest month (October) is of
29 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Tucuruí - Average temperatures (1991-2018) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 23.2 | 31.4 | 27.3 |
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| February | 22.7 | 31.8 | 27.2 |
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| March | 23.1 | 31.8 | 27.5 |
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| April | 23.4 | 32.1 | 27.7 |
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| May | 23.7 | 32.3 | 28 |
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| June | 23.4 | 33.2 | 28.3 |
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| July | 23.1 | 33.1 | 28.1 |
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| August | 23.3 | 34.3 | 28.8 |
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| September | 23.6 | 34.3 | 29 |
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| October | 24 | 34 | 29 |
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| November | 23.8 | 34 | 28.9 |
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| December | 23.6 | 32.8 | 28.2 |
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| Year | 23.4 | 32.9 | 28.1 |
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amounts to
2430 millimeters per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from
30 millimeters in the driest month (August) to
435 millimeters in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Tucuruí - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 310 | 19 |
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| February | 415 | 21 |
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| March | 435 | 24 |
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| April | 410 | 23 |
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| May | 250 | 17 |
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| June | 85 | 8 |
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| July | 45 | 6 |
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| August | 30 | 4 |
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| September | 35 | 5 |
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| October | 70 | 6 |
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| November | 115 | 8 |
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| December | 230 | 14 |
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| Year | 2430 | 155 |
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There are on average around 2095
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Tucuruí - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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| January | 4.5 | 145 |
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| February | 4.5 | 130 |
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| March | 4.5 | 135 |
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| April | 5 | 150 |
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| May | 6.5 | 195 |
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| June | 8 | 240 |
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| July | 8 | 255 |
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| August | 8 | 250 |
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| September | 6 | 185 |
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| October | 5 | 155 |
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| November | 4.5 | 130 |
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| December | 4 | 125 |
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| Year | 5.7 | 2095 |
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Tucuruí - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2018
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
310 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.
February, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C, with a minimum of 22.7 °C and a maximum of 31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 415 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 6.9 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C, with a minimum of 23.1 °C and a maximum of 31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 435 mm, distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 7.1 kph.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C, with a minimum of 23.4 °C and a maximum of 32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 410 mm, distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 6.5 kph.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C, with a minimum of 23.7 °C and a maximum of 32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 6.4 kph.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C, with a minimum of 23.4 °C and a maximum of 33.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 7.2 kph.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C, with a minimum of 23.1 °C and a maximum of 33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 7.7 kph.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C, with a minimum of 23.3 °C and a maximum of 34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 8.8 kph.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29 °C, with a minimum of 23.6 °C and a maximum of 34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.6 kph.
October, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29 °C, with a minimum of 24 °C and a maximum of 34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.6 kph.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C, with a minimum of 23.8 °C and a maximum of 34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 8.8 kph.
December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C, with a minimum of 23.6 °C and a maximum of 32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 8.8 kph.