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Copacabana Weather in January
During January, Copacabana experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and cooler nights around 7°C (45°F). As the wettest month of the year, expect frequent rainfall.
Rainfall in Copacabana in January
Copacabana is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 281 mm (11 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.
Temperature in Copacabana in January
Expect highs of 14°C (57°F) in Copacabana in January, with nights dropping to around 7°C (45°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Copacabana. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Copacabana Temperature in January
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
281 mm (11 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Copacabana Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Copacabana in January
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Copacabana in January
The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Copacabana in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10
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