Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonBrazil · South America
Max Temp
32°C
Min Temp
23.7°C
Sunshine
6.5 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
23.1°C
Rainfall
65.9 mm
Humidity
73%
Avg Temp
27.3°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): only 4 rain days, 32°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 27°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 66 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
Rio im Sommerhöhepunkt: Karneval (Ende Januar / Februar) ist das größte Fest der Welt — Sambaescolas im Sambódromo, Blocos in den Gassen von Santa Teresa und Lapa. Silvester am 31. Dezember versammelt Millionen in Weiß am Strand von Copacabana unter Feuerwerk.
Packing list for Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in January
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) (Climate Score: 85/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in January?
- In January, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in January?
- In January, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) receives an average of 66 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) get in January?
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in January?
- Water temperature in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in January averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
