Brasilia weather in January (Distrito Federal, Brazil)

What kind of weather does January bring to Brasilia? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Brasilia generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Brasilia in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. On average, there are about 26 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Brasilia. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Brasilia climate page with graphs.

 

Brasilia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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