Acre Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Acre, Brazil in January.

Thinking about venturing to Acre, Brazil this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Acre in January

Acre, Brazil is a region in Brazil. The weather in Acre in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Joaquim national park at 25°C (77°F) to very hot in Cabrobó at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Cabrobó and 15°C (59°F) in São Joaquim national park. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Acre, Brazil, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Recife with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Rio Branco with 262 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Rio Branco gets approximately 111 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Acre by month

Best Places to Visit in Acre in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Acre.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Acre

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Acre, Brazil?

Temperature range in Acre (January)

Precipitation variation in Acre (January)

Rio Branco

In January Rio Branco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
111 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
254 mm (10 in)
262 mm (10 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
27 days
25 days
Weather conditions

São Joaquim national park

In January São Joaquim national park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
165 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
23 days
Weather conditions

Recife

In January Recife generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
246 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Aquidauana

In January Aquidauana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Arroio do Sal

In January Arroio do Sal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions

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In our records: Brazil January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Brazil in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Brazil reached 43°C (109°F) in Rio de Janeiro on January 22, 1988.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Brazil brought 318 mm (13 in) in Balneário Camboriú on January 31, 2008.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Acre in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rio Branco 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 262 mm (10 in)
São Joaquim national park 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Recife 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aquidauana 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Arroio do Sal 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Ceará-Mirim 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Acre weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Acre, Brazil in January?

January in Acre, Brazil brings poor weather. In Rio Branco, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Acre, Brazil in January?

Rio Branco averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Acre, Brazil get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Rio Branco records an average of 262 mm (10 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Acre, Brazil.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Acre, Brazil?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rio Branco, January may not be the ideal time to visit Acre, Brazil.

On average, the best time to visit Acre, Brazil is in May, June and July with generally tolerable weather in Rio Branco. The weather in January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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