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

In January, Manaus averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 269 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in January

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Manaus is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇧🇷 Manaus	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	269 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	25	21
Humidity	86%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	38	82

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

Month by month

Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Manaus or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Manaus is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Manaus averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 269 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.