Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in São Gonçalo
Brazil · South America
January is among the hottest months, with some of the year’s highest rainfall totals and muggy conditions.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 20 wet days, the highest monthly average.
66%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
71%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 83°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain28%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Feels 95°F
Rain42%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain52%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 88°F
Rain35%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 75 | 9.6 | 20 | 10.0 | 79 |
| Feb | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | 17 | 10.4 | 78 |
| Mar | 87 | 74 | 8.1 | 20 | 9.9 | 80 |
| Apr | 85 | 71 | 4.0 | 13 | 9.8 | 81 |
| May | 80 | 67 | 3.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 82 |
| Jun | 80 | 65 | 1.9 | 7 | 8.9 | 81 |
| Jul | 79 | 64 | 1.9 | 7 | 8.5 | 80 |
| Aug | 80 | 64 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.2 | 78 |
| Sep | 81 | 66 | 3.3 | 11 | 8.9 | 77 |
| Oct | 83 | 69 | 4.5 | 13 | 9.3 | 78 |
| Nov | 84 | 71 | 8.0 | 18 | 9.4 | 80 |
| Dec | 87 | 74 | 9.0 | 20 | 10.1 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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