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

In January, Medellín averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in January

Medellín is the better pick in January — 82 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Medellín is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Medellín	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	32°C	38°C
Avg high / low	29° / 18°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	110 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	18	21
Humidity	81%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	55	82

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

Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Medellín or Rio de Janeiro?: Medellín is the better pick in January — 82 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Medellín is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Medellín averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.