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In Penha, January brings high daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to 23°C (73°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
January in Penha has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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33-year average (1985-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Penha typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Penha spanning 48 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Penha between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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