Rio de Janeiro Weather in January
What's the weather like in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro) in January 2024?
The climate in Rio de Janeiro during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Rio de Janeiro and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
| Average temperature | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 203 mm 8 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.7°C 78.2°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rio de Janeiro with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Rio de Janeiro
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rio de Janeiro in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Rio de Janeiro weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 207mm 8.1ins |
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