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

In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 14 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in January

Santa Marta is the better pick in January — 93 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta — January climate, side by side

	Rio de Janeiro	Santa Marta
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	31° / 22°
Rainfall	244 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	21	3
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	82	27

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?: Santa Marta is the better pick in January — 93 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in January?: In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 14 mm.