Normal weather for Brazil in January
It's hot in January in Brazil with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
In January, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Brazil in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
84 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 9 days | |
The climate of Brazil is based on weather data from Rio de Janeiro. Other spots, like Salvador, Pipa or Recife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Brazil for a full picture of the climate.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Brazil with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Brazil will be around 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Is January a good time to visit Brazil?
January is a great month to be in Brazil for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Brazil in January
With 39°C, Brazil hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Brazil
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Brazil, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Brazil
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Brazil, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Brazil.
Daily UV Index in January in Brazil
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Brazil, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Brazil Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Brazil, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Brazil Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Brazil, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Brazil
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Brazil. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Brazil by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brazil. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
