If you plan to visit Manaus in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 287 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Manaus;
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+95°F
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
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +86°F.
Is Manaus warm or cold in January?
Manaus is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +75°F.
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.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+95°F
Rainfall
276 mm
287 mm
288 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
86%
87%
87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
1
1
Rainy days
23
24
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F 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 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
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 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 wellies.
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
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+88°F
2 January
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+89°F
3 January
🌧️
+81°F
4 January
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+90°F
5 January
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+86°F
6 January
🌧️
+81°F
7 January
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+92°F
8 January
☁️
+90°F
9 January
🌧️
+88°F
10 January
🌧️
+83°F
11 January
🌧️
+90°F
12 January
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+88°F
13 January
🌧️
+82°F
14 January
🌧️
+85°F
15 January
🌧️
+88°F
16 January
🌧️
+86°F
17 January
🌧️
+79°F
18 January
🌧️
+86°F
19 January
🌧️
+85°F
20 January
🌧️
+79°F
21 January
🌧️
+85°F
22 January
🌧️
+86°F
23 January
🌧️
+88°F
24 January
🌧️
+85°F
25 January
🌧️
+81°F
26 January
🌧️
+85°F
27 January
🌧️
+85°F
28 January
🌧️
+85°F
29 January
🌧️
+88°F
30 January
🌧️
+81°F
31 January
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+87°F
In January 2023 Manaus had 2 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F. 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 the Years
This is how Manaus climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Manaus in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+85°F) and the highest in 2020 (+89°F). 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.
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.