Rio de Janeiro in January
Find out everything about the water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:
74.6 °F
Average:
79.8 °F
Maximum:
85.4 °F
Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in January
In the city of Rio de Janeiro, the month of January is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 74.6°F on January 1, 2023, with an average temperature being 79.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.4°F on January 23, 2019.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 78.7°F | 78.9°F | 74.6°F |
| Jan 2 | 78.9°F | 78.9°F | 76.4°F |
| Jan 3 | 79.1°F | 78.0°F | 77.6°F |
| Jan 4 | 79.2°F | 78.1°F | 77.2°F |
| Jan 5 | 79.2°F | 78.0°F | 77.2°F |
| Jan 6 | 78.9°F | 77.8°F | 77.0°F |
| Jan 7 | 79.4°F | 77.4°F | 77.0°F |
| Jan 8 | 79.2°F | 77.4°F | 76.9°F |
| Jan 9 | 79.3°F | 79.6°F | 76.9°F |
| Jan 10 | 79.6°F | 79.9°F | 77.1°F |
| Jan 11 | 79.7°F | 80.2°F | 77.4°F |
| Jan 12 | 79.8°F | 81.0°F | 77.6°F |
| Jan 13 | 79.9°F | 80.9°F | 77.8°F |
| Jan 14 | 80.2°F | 80.9°F | 78.6°F |
| Jan 15 | 80.0°F | 79.7°F | 79.3°F |
| Jan 16 | 80.1°F | 82.1°F | 80.5°F |
| Jan 17 | 80.0°F | 81.7°F | 79.5°F |
| Jan 18 | 80.6°F | 81.9°F | 80.0°F |
| Jan 19 | 80.4°F | 81.9°F | 78.8°F |
| Jan 20 | 80.0°F | 82.4°F | 78.5°F |
| Jan 21 | 80.0°F | 82.0°F | 78.7°F |
| Jan 22 | 79.9°F | 81.8°F | 77.4°F |
| Jan 23 | 80.2°F | 82.3°F | 78.5°F |
| Jan 24 | 80.2°F | 82.1°F | 78.8°F |
| Jan 25 | 80.3°F | 81.9°F | 79.2°F |
| Jan 26 | 80.3°F | 81.4°F | 77.5°F |
| Jan 27 | 80.3°F | 81.3°F | 77.5°F |
| Jan 28 | 80.6°F | 80.7°F | 79.0°F |
| Jan 29 | 80.5°F | 80.6°F | 78.5°F |
| Jan 30 | 80.5°F | 79.7°F | 78.5°F |
| Jan 31 | 80.3°F | 80.9°F | 78.7°F |
In Rio de Janeiro, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 246 swimming days.
The warmest water in Rio de Janeiro was recorded on February 14, 2018, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 28, 2014, dipping to 67.2°F. The average readings by season are 78.7°F in Winter, 77.3°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in January is slightly warmer than December's average of 76.4°F. And in February, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 80.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Niterói |
73.8°F
|
5mi |
| Duque de Caxias |
75.2°F
|
12mi |
| São João de Meriti |
75.2°F
|
14mi |
| Belford Roxo |
75.2°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro