The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has released a forecast for January that predicts varying rainfall and temperature patterns across Brazil. Most regions, including the North, South, and eastern and northern parts of the Northeast, are expected to see rainfall between the climatological average and above average. However, some areas like Rondônia, Pará, Tocantins, central Maranhão, western Bahia, and southern Rio Grande do Sul may experience below-average rainfall.
The Central-West Region, including much of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, is forecasted to have normal or above-average rainfall, though Goiás and parts of northwest and southeast Mato Grosso do Sul may see below-average rainfall. Temperatures are anticipated to be above average in most areas of the country, with potential for excessive heat in the northern regions. Specific areas like Amazonas, Amapá, southwest Paraná, east Santa Catarina, and south Rio Grande do Sul are expected to experience temperatures close to or slightly below average due to consecutive days of rain.