January · Brazil
Best time to visit Chapada Diamantina in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chapada Diamantina in January
Average temperature 24°C, 121 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Chapada Diamantina scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tabletop mesas, Cachoeira da Fumaça, and cave pools reward hikers in the dry months from May through September.
January holds up well in Chapada Diamantina — 10th best month
January averages 24°C (76°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 121 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chapada Diamantina in January?
- In January, Chapada Diamantina averages 24°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chapada Diamantina?
- January earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chapada Diamantina in January?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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