Paraíba weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Paraíba: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 31°C (87°F) and 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for João Pessoa, the largest city in Paraíba. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Paraíba?
fair month Weather score 76/100.
January is a fair month in Paraíba. The weather is usually best in Sep–Dec.
Does it rain a lot in Paraíba in January?
Some rain is normal: about 86 mm (3.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Paraíba in January?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 24°C (76°F).
Paraíba weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | 49% | fair |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 96 mm | 52% | fair |
| March | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 127 mm | 50% | fair |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 169 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 173 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 233 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 170 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 95 mm | 38% | fair |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm | 35% | best |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 25 mm | 37% | best |
| November | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 18 mm | 36% | best |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 30 mm | 40% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Paraíba in January
Weather can differ a lot within Paraíba: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Campina Grande | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 74 mm | fair |
| Santa Rita | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Bayeux | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Patos | 35°C (94°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm | least pleasant |
| Cabedelo | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Sousa | 35°C (94°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 113 mm | least pleasant |
| Cajazeiras | 34°C (92°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 139 mm | least pleasant |
| Guarabira | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 74 mm | fair |
| Sapé | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Queimadas | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 66 mm | fair |
| Mamanguape | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 86 mm | fair |