Where is the sea warmest in South America in January?

Copacabana in Brazil has the warmest sea in South America in January, averaging about 28.0 °C. Praia do Forte (28.0 °C) and Porto de Galinhas follow close behind.

How many beaches in South America are warm enough to swim in January?

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in South America average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in South America in January

Where the sea is warmest across South America during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Copacabana (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) tops the list at around 28°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
2
Praia do Forte
Bahia · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
3
Porto de Galinhas
Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
4
Praia de Boa Viagem
Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
5
Praia do Futuro
Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
6
Jericoacoara
Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
7
Canoa Quebrada
Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
8
Praia do Forte Beach Florianópolis
Santa Catarina · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
9
Praia Brava
Santa Catarina · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
10
Morro de São Paulo
Bahia · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
11
Praia dos Carneiros
Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
12
Maragogi
Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
13
Praia do Gunga
Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
14
Praia de Pajuçara
Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
15
Praia de Pipa
Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
16
Ponta Negra
Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
17
Genipabu
Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
18
Búzios Geribá
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
19
Cabo Frio Praia do Forte
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
20
Arraial do Cabo Praia do Forno
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
21
Praia de Guarujá
São Paulo · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
22
Ilhabela Praia do Curral
São Paulo · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
23
Ubatuba Praia Grande
São Paulo · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
24
Paraty Praia do Pontal
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
25
Fernando de Noronha Baia do Sancho
Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average

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South America in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in South America in January?: Copacabana in Brazil has the warmest sea in South America in January, averaging about 28.0 °C. Praia do Forte (28.0 °C) and Porto de Galinhas follow close behind.
How many beaches in South America are warm enough to swim in January?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in South America average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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