Belém · WinterMonth summary
Belém weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
96% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Belém in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 96% rain risk and 9.8h of sunshine. August is much safer.
By trip type
Belém in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Belém enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 96% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 96% | 0.4in | 9.8h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 75°F | 84°F | 97% | 0.5in | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 75°F | 84°F | 99% | 0.6in | 8.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 75°F | 86°F | 99% | 0.6in | 8.9h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 75°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.4in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 88°F | 56% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 90°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 90°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 90°F | 52% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 90°F | 57% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 88°F | 80% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Belém averages 86°F, 96% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -53%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Belém in January
Is January a good time to visit Belém?
January is an acceptable time for Belém (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Belém in January?
Yes, 96% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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