Pará Weather in January

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

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Belém Alter do Chao Parauapebas Santarém

Planning a journey to Pará, Brazil this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Pará in January

Pará, Brazil is a region in Brazil. January in Pará generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Algodoal at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Paragominas at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Paragominas and 25°C (77°F) in Algodoal. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Pará, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monte Alegre with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Alter do Chao with 468 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Belém gets approximately 133 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Pará in January

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

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 Pará

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

Temperature range in Pará (January)

Precipitation variation in Pará (January)

Belém

In January Belém generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
133 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
258 mm (10 in)
376 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
31 days
28 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Belém →

Alter do Chao

In January Alter do Chao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
158 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
468 mm (18 in)
491 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alter do Chao →

Parauapebas

In January Parauapebas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
274 mm (11 in)
288 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
26 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Parauapebas →

Santarém

In January Santarém generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
158 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
405 mm (16 in)
423 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santarém →

Altamira

In January Altamira 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
101 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
263 mm (10 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
26 days
26 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Altamira →

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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 Pará in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belém 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Alter do Chao 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 468 mm (18 in)
Parauapebas 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Santarém 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 405 mm (16 in)
Altamira 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Marabá 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 315 mm (12 in)

Pará weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Pará, Brazil generally has poor weather conditions. Belém sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Belém peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Pará, Brazil peaks during January. Belém averages roughly 258 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Pará, Brazil?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Pará, Brazil due to the typically poor weather in Belém.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly tolerable weather in Belém. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and May tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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