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

In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; São Paulo averages 29°C high / 20°C low with about 216 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in January

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while São Paulo is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo — January climate, side by side

	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro	🇧🇷 São Paulo
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	32°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	29° / 20°
Rainfall	244 mm	216 mm
Rainy days	21	23
Humidity	77%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	82	69

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

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Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in January — 71 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while São Paulo is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in January?: In January, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; São Paulo averages 29°C high / 20°C low with about 216 mm.