The weather in January in Brazil
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.
January is a good month to be in Brazil for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2015, Brazil reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
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.
Daily weather in January for Brazil
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brazil. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Brazil | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Brazil with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Brazil is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
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.
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The climate in Brazil is based on weather data from Rio de Janeiro. Other places, like Salvador, Pipa or Recife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Brazil to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Brazil
Temperature in January in Brazil over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Brazil
Total precipitation in January in Brazil over the years
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.
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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.