Rio Grande do Norte weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Rio Grande do Norte: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 48% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Natal, the largest city in Rio Grande do Norte. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Rio Grande do Norte?
fair month Weather score 76/100.
January is a fair month in Rio Grande do Norte. The weather is usually best in Aug–Dec.
Does it rain a lot in Rio Grande do Norte in January?
Some rain is normal: about 85 mm (3.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Rio Grande do Norte in January?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Rio Grande do Norte weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 85 mm | 48% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 95 mm | 53% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 142 mm | 54% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 180 mm | 56% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm | 46% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 209 mm | 47% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 145 mm | 40% | 27°C (80°F) | fair |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 63 mm | 27% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 32 mm | 24% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 19 mm | 27% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm | 29% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 26 mm | 35% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Rio Grande do Norte in January
Weather can differ a lot within Rio Grande do Norte: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natal | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 85 mm | fair |
| Parnamirim | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 85 mm | fair |
| Mossoró | 33°C (92°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm | least pleasant |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 85 mm | least pleasant |
| Macaíba | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 85 mm | least pleasant |
| Ceará-Mirim | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 77 mm | fair |
| Extremoz | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 77 mm | fair |
| Caicó | 35°C (95°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Açu | 35°C (95°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 73 mm | least pleasant |
| São José de Mipibu | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 85 mm | fair |
| Currais Novos | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Santa Cruz | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |