January · Brazil
Best time to visit Brasília in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Brasília in January
Average temperature 22°C, 180 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 180 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Brasília scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 22°C, 180 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Niemeyer's modernist capital reads clearest in the dry season from May through September, when blue skies frame the planned city's bold geometry.
January in Brasília: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Monthly rainfall reaches 180 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Brasília in January?
- In January, Brasília averages 22°C, 180 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Brasília?
- January earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Brasília in January?
- Expect about 180 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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