Brazil weather in January
What is the weather like in Brazil in January?
The weather conditions in Brazil in January vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Brazil, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Arroio do Sal with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Sousa with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Boa Vista with an average of 31mm (1.2 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Peruíbe with 414mm (16 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Brazil.
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Popular destinations in Brazil
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Average weather in Rio de Janeiro
In January Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sao Paulo
In January Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Florianópolis
In January Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Gramado
In January Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fortaleza
In January Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Brazil.
Is January the best time to go to Brazil?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Brazil with commonly tolerable weather in Rio de Janeiro.
On average the best time to visit Brazil is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro.
The worst months are January, February and March that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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