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

In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Salvador averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 74 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in January

Salvador is the better pick in January — 87 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Rio de Janeiro	Salvador
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	244 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	21	13
Humidity	77%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	82	36

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador?: Salvador is the better pick in January — 87 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in January?: In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Salvador averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 74 mm.