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

In January, Recife averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in January

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

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

	Recife	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 26°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	61 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	19	21
Humidity	75%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	45	82

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

Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Recife or Rio de Janeiro?: Recife is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in January?: In January, Recife averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.