Rio Grande do Sul weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Rio Grande do Sul in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rio Grande do Sul in January?
Rio Grande do Sul is a region in Brazil. January in Rio Grande do Sul generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Capão da Canoa at 26°C to very warm in São Borja at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in São Borja and 22°C in Capão da Canoa. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Rio Grande do Sul. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tavares with an average of 85 mm to heavy rainfall in Cambará with 240 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio Grande do Sul in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rio Grande do Sul climate page.
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Popular destinations in Rio Grande do Sul
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio Grande do Sul?
Average weather in Gramado
In January Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Canela
In January Canela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Porto Alegre
In January Porto Alegre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bento Gonçalves
In January Bento Gonçalves generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nova Petrópolis
In January Nova Petrópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°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 Grande do Sul, in Brazil.
Is January the best time to visit Rio Grande do Sul?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rio Grande do Sul due to the typically unpleasant weather in Gramado.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, August and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Gramado. On the other hand, the months of January, February and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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