João Pessoa weather in January

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 high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 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.