Rio de Janeiro in January
High summer at 30°C and heavy humidity, with Copacabana and Ipanema shoulder to shoulder and short violent storms clearing the sand most afternoons.
Is January a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
January is one of the busiest months in Rio de Janeiro, at about 90/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in January
- Brazilian summer holidays — beaches at their fullest
- Pre-Carnival blocos start rehearsing in the streets
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
January is one of the busiest months in Rio de Janeiro, at about 90/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in January?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 90/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 27 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in January?
Expect highs around 30°C and lows near 23°C in January, with about 11 wet days across the month.