Rio de Janeiro in January

Hot and humid, heavy rain showers; peak beach crowds.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatHeat eases; fewer crowds.
• MayGreatDry and mild; clearer views.
• JuneGreatMild, dry; sea is cool.
• JulyGreatDry, mild; school holidays fill hotels.

• Rio de JaneiroHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Rio and the Southeast coast, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande, São Paulohot

  Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 68–79 °F (20–26 °C) winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.

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 Rio de Janeiro, 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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