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

In January, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in January

Fortaleza is the better pick in January — 81 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Fortaleza	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	113 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	22	21
Humidity	80%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	47	82

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

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Fortaleza or Rio de Janeiro?: Fortaleza is the better pick in January — 81 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.