Serra dos Órgãos National Park

Serra dos Órgãos National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil in January.

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Petrópolis Teresópolis

Thinking about venturing to Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Serra dos Órgãos National Park in January

Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil is a region in Brazil. January in Serra dos Órgãos National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Petrópolis. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Petrópolis with an average of 323 mm (13 in) to heavy rainfall in Teresópolis with 329 mm (13 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Petrópolis sees close to 212 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Serra dos Órgãos National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Serra dos Órgãos National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Petrópolis)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Serra dos Órgãos National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Serra dos Órgãos National Park.

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 Serra dos Órgãos National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil?

Temperature range in Serra dos Órgãos National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Serra dos Órgãos National Park (January)

Petrópolis

In January Petrópolis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
212 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
307 mm (12 in)
323 mm (13 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Petrópolis →

Teresópolis

In January Teresópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
153 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
332 mm (13 in)
329 mm (13 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Teresópolis →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, in Brazil.

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 Serra dos Órgãos National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Petrópolis 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 323 mm (13 in)
Teresópolis 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 329 mm (13 in)

Serra dos Órgãos National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil in January?

In January, Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil generally has poor weather conditions. Petrópolis sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil in January?

In Petrópolis, the average daytime high in January is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Petrópolis records an average of 323 mm (13 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Petrópolis, January may not be the ideal time to visit Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Brazil.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Petrópolis. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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