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

Interested in knowing the climate of Petrópolis in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Petrópolis generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 21°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Petrópolis in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 323 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. This month experiences about 22 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petrópolis. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petrópolis, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 323 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Brazil in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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