January Rainfall and Precipitation in Rio de Janeiro State

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in January.

Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, a region in Brazil, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 99 mm (3.9 in) in Arraial do Cabo to a heavy 510 mm (20 in) in Paraty. If you're planning to visit during January, be prepared for the highest rainfall of the year in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Rio de Janeiro State precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil receive in January?

With an average of 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain in January, Rio de Janeiro's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.

How many days does it rain in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in January?

Rio de Janeiro sees roughly 20 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?

Looking at our data, Paraty tops the wettest-cities list in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 510 mm (20 in).

What is the driest city in January in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?

The driest place is Arraial do Cabo with an average rainfall of 99 mm (3.9 in) according to our data.

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