Rio Grande do Sul Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in January.

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Planning a getaway to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Rio Grande do Sul in January

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Capão da Canoa at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in São Borja at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in São Borja and 22°C (72°F) in Capão da Canoa. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tavares with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Cambará with 240 mm (9.4 in).

Explore Rio Grande do Sul by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rio Grande do Sul — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gramado)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November26°C (79°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rio Grande do Sul in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rio Grande do Sul.

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 Rio Grande do Sul

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

Temperature range in Rio Grande do Sul (January)

Precipitation variation in Rio Grande do Sul (January)

Gramado

In January Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gramado →

Canela

In January Canela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Canela →

Porto Alegre

In January Porto Alegre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
228 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Porto Alegre →

Bento Gonçalves

In January Bento Gonçalves generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bento Gonçalves →

Nova Petrópolis

In January Nova Petrópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
228 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nova Petrópolis →

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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 Rio Grande do Sul in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gramado 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Canela 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Porto Alegre 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Bento Gonçalves 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Nova Petrópolis 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Capão da Canoa 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 152 mm (6 in)

Rio Grande do Sul weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in January. The popular destination of Gramado averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in January?

Average temperatures in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil during January range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Gramado.

Does Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil peaks during January. Gramado averages roughly 216 mm (8.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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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