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Natal weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Natal in January?
✅ Good
✅ 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: January is a good time to visit Natal. September remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Natal in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Natal enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 86°F | 58% | 3.7in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 86°F | 65% | 4.4in | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 86°F | 75% | 7.3in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 84°F | 74% | 6.5in | 10.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 84°F | 65% | 5.7in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 73°F | 82°F | 64% | 5.5in | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 81°F | 66% | 6.8in | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 82°F | 39% | 1.6in | 10.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 82°F | 36% | 1.6in | 11.4h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 34% | 1.1in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 77°F | 86°F | 32% | 1.1in | 11.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 86°F | 49% | 1.9in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
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, Natal averages 86°F, 58% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Natal in January
Is January a good time to visit Natal?
January is an excellent time to visit Natal (score 7.6/10). With 86°F, 10.9h of sunshine and 58% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Natal in January?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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