Brazil temperatures in January

Brazil in January has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Arroio do Sal with 25°C (77°F) to very high temperatures in Sousa with 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sousa and 23°C (73°F) in Arroio do Sal.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Brazil in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Brazil on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in January in Brazil?
  • Sousa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 22°C (72°F).

  • What is the coldest city in January in Brazil?
  • The coldest city in January in Brazil is Arroio do Sal when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 25°C (77°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 23°C (73°F).

  • How much sun does Brazil get in January?
  • January is generally a sunny month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine in Rio de Janeiro during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Fortaleza this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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