Nova Friburgo weather in January (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

Planning a trip to Nova Friburgo in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Nova Friburgo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

Nova Friburgo in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 343 mm for the month. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nova Friburgo. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nova Friburgo climate page with graphs.

 

Nova Friburgo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 343 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nova Friburgo in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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