January is a popular month to ask about Copacabana Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14,0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Copacabana Beach sea temperature in January — averages 14,0°C
The sea at Copacabana Beach in Brazil averages 14,0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
14,0°C
cool · Fair
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Copacabana Beach
Can you swim at Copacabana Beach in July? — 20,0°C water20,0°CCan you swim at Copacabana Beach in August? — 21,0°C water21,0°CCan you swim at Copacabana Beach in September? — 21,0°C water21,0°CCan you swim at Copacabana Beach in October? — 19,0°C water19,0°CCan you swim at Copacabana Beach in November? — 17,0°C water17,0°CCan you swim at Copacabana Beach in December? — 15,0°C water15,0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Copacabana Beach in January?
Copacabana Beach averages 14,0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Copacabana Beach in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14,0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Copacabana Beach in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.