João Pessoa weather in January

João Pessoa, Brazil
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January in João Pessoa: hot, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.

#4 of 12 months in João Pessoa · #88 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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João Pessoa climate normals — January

Daytime high30°C / 85°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 76°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days18 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 72°F
Sunshine11 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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João Pessoa in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit João Pessoa?
January in João Pessoa: hot, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for João Pessoa on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in João Pessoa in January?
In January, João Pessoa averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
What is the air quality in João Pessoa in January?
João Pessoa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.

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