Weather in January in Bahia
Thinking about venturing to Bahia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bahia in January?
Bahia is a region in Brazil. January in Bahia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mucugê at 29°C to very warm in Juàzeiro at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Juàzeiro and 18°C in Mucugê.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alagoinhas with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Luis Eduardo Magalhaes with 185 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Salvador enjoys close to 246 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Bahia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bahia's yearly weather, check out our Bahia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bahia?
Salvador
In January Salvador generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Porto Seguro
In January Porto Seguro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Morro de São Paulo
In January Morro de São Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arraial d'Ajuda
In January Arraial d'Ajuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Trancoso
In January Trancoso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bahia, in Brazil.
Is January the best time to visit Bahia?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Bahia with overall perfect weather in Salvador. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Bahia is in January, February, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Salvador. In contrast, May tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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