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Day Trip to Itacaré
Spend a day immersed in nature while enjoying the landscapes of the Atlantic Forest! Join us on this excursion to Itacaré from Ilhéus.
8 h
from US$ 39
Short answer
In January, Ilhéus averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 22 °C (72 °F), with about 151 mm of rain spread over roughly 15 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Temperature
29 / 22 °C
high / low
Rain
151 mm
15 days
Daylight
12h54
sunset at 18:12
Crowds
High
1 public holiday
What to expect in Ilhéus in January
Editor's tip
January finds Ilhéus in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Feast of Saint Sebastian and Puxada do Mastro (Festa de São Sebastião e Puxada do Mastro) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
Crowd level: high
January is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.
Prices
Rates: high
High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Ilhéus in January
Where to stay
Hotels in Ilhéus
January is high season in Ilhéus: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in January
Feast of Saint Sebastian and Puxada do Mastro (Festa de São Sebastião e Puxada do Mastro)
A centuries-old tradition: the mast is chosen and brought out of the forest in a procession, and the patron saint is celebrated on January 20.
Public holidays in January: New Year's Day (01/01). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in January
Light clothing for the day · highs of 29 °C (84 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 15 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Quick-dry clothing · humidity of 80% Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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