Alagoas Weather in January

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

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Maceió Maragogi Praia do Frances São Miguel dos Milagres

Are you planning a trip a to Alagoas, Brazil in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Alagoas in January

Alagoas, Brazil is a region in Brazil. January in Alagoas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Maceió at 29°C (84°F) to very hot in Piranhas at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Piranhas and 25°C (77°F) in Maceió.

For a closer look at conditions across Alagoas, Brazil, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Piranhas with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Barra de Santo Antônio with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Maceió enjoys about 242 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Alagoas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alagoas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Maceió)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alagoas in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Alagoas

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

Temperature range in Alagoas (January)

Precipitation variation in Alagoas (January)

Maceió

In January Maceió generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
242 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maceió →

Maragogi

In January Maragogi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Maragogi →

Praia do Frances

In January Praia do Frances generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
242 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Praia do Frances →

São Miguel dos Milagres

In January São Miguel dos Milagres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
242 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in São Miguel dos Milagres →

Barra de São Miguel

In January Barra de São Miguel generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
242 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Barra de São Miguel →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alagoas, in Brazil.

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 Alagoas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maceió 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Maragogi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Praia do Frances 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
São Miguel dos Milagres 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Barra de São Miguel 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Japaratinga 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Alagoas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Alagoas, Brazil in January. The popular destination of Maceió averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Maceió, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Not particularly. Maceió averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Alagoas, Brazil.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Alagoas, Brazil?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Alagoas, Brazil with overall perfect weather in Maceió.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Maceió. In contrast, June tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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