Rio de Janeiro in January

Weather

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 24°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Crowds & demand

Crowd levels are High for Rio de Janeiro — the biggest crowds of the year.

Prices & value

Prices run high season this month: premium prices.

Events & what’s on

No major festivals fall in January, so the destination feels like its everyday self.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026