Rio de Janeiro State weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Rio de Janeiro State 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 Rio de Janeiro State in January?
Rio de Janeiro State is a region in Brazil. January in Rio de Janeiro State generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Arraial do Cabo at 27°C to very warm in Campos dos Goytacazes at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Campos dos Goytacazes and 24°C in Arraial do Cabo. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arraial do Cabo with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Paraty with 510 mm. Rio de Janeiro experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Rio de Janeiro State for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Rio de Janeiro State climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State?
Rio de Janeiro
In January Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Búzios
In January Búzios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paraty
In January Paraty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cabo Frio
In January Cabo Frio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ilha Grande
In January Ilha Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rio de Janeiro State, in Brazil.
Is January the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro State?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro State due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rio de Janeiro.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be unpleasant.
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