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

In January, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in January

Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Cartagena	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	37°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	12 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	3	21
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	42	82

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

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cartagena or Rio de Janeiro?: Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.