Pantanal Weather in January

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

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Cuiabá Campo Grande Corumbá Miranda

Planning a trip to the Pantanal, Brazil this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Pantanal in January

The Pantanal, Brazil is a region in Brazil. January in the Pantanal generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Campo Grande to 34°C (93°F) in Corumbá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Corumbá and 22°C (72°F) in Campo Grande. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in the Pantanal, Brazil, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Corumbá with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Campo Grande with 245 mm (9.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cuiabá.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Cuiabá, you can expect around 168 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore the Pantanal by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September35°C (95°F) October35°C (95°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
Best Time to Visit the Pantanal →

Best Places to Visit in the Pantanal in January

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

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 the Pantanal

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

Temperature range in the Pantanal (January)

Precipitation variation in the Pantanal (January)

Cuiabá

In January Cuiabá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
168 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cuiabá →

Campo Grande

In January Campo Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
204 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Campo Grande →

Corumbá

In January Corumbá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
200 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Corumbá →

Miranda

In January Miranda 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 »
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
217 mm (8.5 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Miranda →

Poconé

In January Poconé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Poconé →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cuiabá 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Campo Grande 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Corumbá 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Miranda 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Poconé 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Aquidauana 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)

The Pantanal weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

the Pantanal, Brazil typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cuiabá average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

In Cuiabá, the average daytime high in January is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does the Pantanal, Brazil get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in the Pantanal, Brazil peaks during January. Cuiabá averages roughly 244 mm (9.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Pantanal, Brazil?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cuiabá, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Pantanal, Brazil.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Cuiabá. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Pantanal.

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