Niterói weather in January (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

Curious about the January weather in Niterói? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Niterói generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Niterói in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Niterói. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niterói climate page with graphs.

 

Niterói, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Niterói in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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