São José in January

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
23Rainy days (234 mm)
13:34 hDaylight
05:37Sunrise · 19:11 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Very wet: about 23 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 20° J 28° 20° F 27° 19° M 25° 17° A 22° 14° M 21° 12° J 20° 11° J 21° 12° A 22° 14° S 23° 16° O 25° 17° N 27° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C20°C234 mm 23– – 6.1
February 28°C20°C216 mm 20– – 6.1
March 27°C19°C149 mm 20– – 6.1
April 25°C17°C95 mm 12– – 7.4
May 22°C14°C113 mm 11– – 7.5
June 21°C12°C97 mm 10– – 7.5
July 20°C11°C88 mm 10– – 7.5
August 21°C12°C90 mm 9– – 7.7
September 22°C14°C150 mm 14– – 6.9
October 23°C16°C143 mm 16– – 6.7
November 25°C17°C147 mm 17– – 6.5
December 27°C19°C167 mm 19– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is São José in January?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 20°C.

When is the best time to visit São José?

The best months are August, May, June, July.