Weather in January in Brazil
Are you planning a trip a to Brazil in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Brazil in January?
The weather in Brazil in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Joaquim national park at 25°C to very hot in Piranhas at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Piranhas and 15°C in São Joaquim national park. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.For specific regional insights in Brazil, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boa Vista with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Paraty with 510 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Rio de Janeiro.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Brazil climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
In January Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sao Paulo
In January Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Florianópolis
In January Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gramado
In January Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fortaleza
In January Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 visit Brazil?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Brazil with often unpleasant weather in Rio de Janeiro.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Brazil.
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