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When to go · Petrolina

Petrolina in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C / 22°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Brazil overall
Prices
High
Brazil overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Petrolina

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • PetrolinaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 8 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • New Year (Réveillon) big impact

    1 Jan · Brazil

    Copacabana fireworks with millions on the beach; Rio booked out.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Brazil overall
High
Prices · Brazil overall
High

Brazil overall: Peak summer holidays: hot, humid, stormy in Rio; beaches and flights full; Northeast dry and sunny.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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