Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro in January
January is not among the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro (rank 12 of 12, score 68/100). The best months are June, July, May.
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Is January the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, January places #12 with a score of 68/100. The recommended months are June, July, May.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 91.2/100 | 29.3°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 20.6/100 | wet (156.1 mm of rain over ~22 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (10.2 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 29.3°C / low 23.5°C, 156.1 mm rain, 10.2 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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