If you plan to visit Natal in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 57 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Natal has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Natal in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Natal for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +84°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +84°F.
Is Natal warm or cold in January?
Natal is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Natal:
Climate in Natal in January
Natal weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+100°F
+91°F
Rainfall
30 mm
57 mm
83 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
76%
77%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
26
23
18
Rainy days
3
6
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 57 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 76%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Natal in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Natal is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Natal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 132 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 25 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:
Natal wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Natal?
This is the weather in Natal in January 2023:
1 January
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+83°F
2 January
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+85°F
3 January
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+83°F
4 January
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+84°F
5 January
🌧️
+82°F
6 January
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+83°F
7 January
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+84°F
8 January
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+84°F
9 January
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+84°F
10 January
☁️
+84°F
11 January
🌧️
+81°F
12 January
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+83°F
13 January
🌧️
+83°F
14 January
🌧️
+82°F
15 January
🌧️
+81°F
16 January
🌧️
+83°F
17 January
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+84°F
18 January
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+84°F
19 January
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+85°F
20 January
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+85°F
21 January
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+84°F
22 January
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+84°F
23 January
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+84°F
24 January
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+84°F
25 January
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+84°F
26 January
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+85°F
27 January
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+80°F
28 January
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+80°F
29 January
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+83°F
30 January
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+84°F
31 January
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+84°F
In January 2023 Natal had 12 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Natal climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Natal in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+85°F) and the highest in 2003 (+91°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 166 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Natal in January:
Is January a good time to visit Natal?
It’s always a good time to visit Natal, 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 Natal in January?
January is warm in Natal. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Natal rainy in January?
Natal 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 Natal in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Natal 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 Natal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.