What is the weather like in Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in January?

In January, Belém averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 266 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in January

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Belém is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Belém vs Rio de Janeiro — January climate, side by side

	🇧🇷 Belém	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	266 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	28	21
Humidity	85%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	37	82

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Belém or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Belém is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Belém averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 266 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.