Lençóis weather in January
Brazil

January in Lençóis: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Lençóis · #613 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lençóis climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lençóis in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Brazil, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Lençóis's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLençóis's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Lençóis in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Waterfalls at full flow
1 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyHigh waterRiskSummer rain pushes the Chapada's falls to full volume and colours the rivers. It is also when flash floods shut canyons for a day and guides turn groups round at the crossings.
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Lençóis in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lençóis?
- January in Lençóis: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Lençóis on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Lençóis in January?
- In January, Lençóis averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 21.2°C, with about 59 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lençóis in January?
- Lençóis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in January.