Weather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in January
In an average January, Rio de Janeiro sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2015-01-01
Lowest
22°C
2023-01-07
Low
Highest
27°C
1988-01-30
Lowest
20°C
1985-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
54°C
2015-01-01
Lowest
22°C
2023-01-07
Humidity
Highest
24.2 g/m³
2020-01-11
Lowest
13.8 g/m³
1985-01-11
Wind
Highest
35 km/h
2002-01-16
Lowest
6 km/h
2020-01-09
Precip
Wettest
494 mm
2016
Driest
58 mm
2014
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