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

In January, João Pessoa averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

João Pessoa vs Rio de Janeiro in January

João Pessoa is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. João Pessoa is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

João Pessoa vs Rio de Janeiro — January climate, side by side

	João Pessoa	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	35°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 23°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	67 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	20	21
Humidity	77%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	43	82

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

João Pessoa vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in João Pessoa or Rio de Janeiro?: João Pessoa is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. João Pessoa is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in João Pessoa vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, João Pessoa averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.