Brazil weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Brazil this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Joaquim national park at 25°C to very warm 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.
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. Rio de Janeiro experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Brazil, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Brazil's yearly weather, check out our Brazil climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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