Olinda in January

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov, Feb–Mar (dry, warm)). Across Brazil: Peak summer holidays: hot, humid, stormy in Rio; beaches and flights full; Northeast dry and sunny.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatInside Olinda's best window: Sep–Nov, Feb–Mar (dry, warm).
• MarchGreatInside Olinda's best window: Sep–Nov, Feb–Mar (dry, warm).
• SeptemberGreatInside Olinda's best window: Sep–Nov, Feb–Mar (dry, warm).
• OctoberGreatInside Olinda's best window: Sep–Nov, Feb–Mar (dry, warm).

• OlindaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Northeast coast, Brazil · Salvador, Recife, Olinda, Maceió, Porto de Galinhasbest weather

  Warm all year (26–30 °C (79–86 °F)); the rainy season is roughly April–July on the Salvador–Recife coast.Warm all year (79–86 °F (26–30 °C)); the rainy season is roughly April–July on the Salvador–Recife coast.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year (Réveillon) big impact

  1 Jan · Brazil

  Copacabana fireworks with millions on the beach; Rio booked out.

Crowds · Brazil overall

High

Prices · Brazil overall

High

Brazil overall: Peak summer holidays: hot, humid, stormy in Rio; beaches and flights full; Northeast dry and sunny.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Olinda, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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