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Manaus in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Manaus in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Manaus in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Manaus in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 287 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Manaus;

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
287 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manaus has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Manaus in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manaus for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +22°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +30°C.

Is Manaus warm or cold in January?

Manaus is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Manaus, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Manaus in January

Manaus weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+30°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+35°C+35°C
Rainfall
276 mm287 mm288 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
86%87%87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
011
Rainy days
232423
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 276 mm to 287 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manaus in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manaus is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Manaus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 520 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 173 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Manaus wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 350 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 65% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Manaus?

This is the weather in Manaus in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+31°C
2 January
🌧️
+32°C
3 January
🌧️
+27°C
4 January
☁️
+32°C
5 January
☀️
+30°C
6 January
🌧️
+27°C
7 January
☁️
+33°C
8 January
☁️
+32°C
9 January
🌧️
+31°C
10 January
🌧️
+28°C
11 January
🌧️
+32°C
12 January
☀️
+31°C
13 January
🌧️
+28°C
14 January
🌧️
+29°C
15 January
🌧️
+31°C
16 January
🌧️
+30°C
17 January
🌧️
+26°C
18 January
🌧️
+30°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
🌧️
+26°C
21 January
🌧️
+29°C
22 January
🌧️
+30°C
23 January
🌧️
+31°C
24 January
🌧️
+29°C
25 January
🌧️
+27°C
26 January
🌧️
+29°C
27 January
🌧️
+29°C
28 January
🌧️
+29°C
29 January
🌧️
+31°C
30 January
🌧️
+27°C
31 January
☁️
+30°C
In January 2023 Manaus had 2 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Manaus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Manaus in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+29°C) and the highest in 2020 (+32°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 2148 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 3331 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manaus in January:

Is January a good time to visit Manaus?

It’s always a good time to visit Manaus, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Manaus in January?

January is warm in Manaus. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Manaus rainy in January?

Manaus is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manaus in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manaus in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Manaus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manaus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.