ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

Petrolina weather in January (Pernambuco, Brazil)

How is the weather in Petrolina 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, Petrolina generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 35°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Petrolina in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 239 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petrolina, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 58%  
SunshineSunshine 239 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Petrolina 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Petrolina.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Brazil? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Brazil. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.