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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Rio de Janeiro for your holiday.
Climate Overview
19 °C to 31 °C
22 °C to 26 °C
1.54 – 5.31 in (3 – 13 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro: Overview
JanuaryJan Summer very hot, frequent thunderstorms and showers | FebruaryFeb Summer very hot, frequent thunderstorms and showers | MarchMar Summer very hot, frequent thunderstorms and showers | AprilApr Transition Period still wet, but increasingly pleasant | MayMay Good time to travel fresh and dry | JuneJun Best time to traveltime mostly perfect climate in Rio de Janeiro |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime mostly perfect climate in Rio de Janeiro | AugustAug Best time to traveltime mostly perfect climate in Rio de Janeiro | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime mostly perfect climate in Rio de Janeiro | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime increasingly wet and warm | NovemberNov Transition Period wet and sticky | DecemberDec Summer very hot, frequent thunderstorms and showers |
Climate Chart Rio de Janeiro
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Rio de Janeiro
In the following, you will find the climate table for Rio de Janeiro, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° |
| Night Temperature | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 4.96 | 4.65 | 4.92 | 3.98 | 3.07 | 2.28 | 1.54 | 1.57 | 2.56 | 3.23 | 3.94 | 5.31 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 24.8 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: February (27.8 °C)
Coldest month: July (22.2 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 26 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 42.01 inch on 95 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, January is the sunniest month with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch
Food & drinks
from 127 $ »
Enjoy a city tour of Rio de Janeiro; admire Christ the Redeemer, and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Explore the city by visiting the Maracanã Stadium, Selarón Steps, and more.
Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train
Churches & cathedrals
from 47 $ »
Secure your Corcovado Official Train Ticket early for a close-up look at Christ the Redeemer, a Modern World Wonder. Journey through lush urban forest and savor Rio de Janeiro’s breathtaking vistas.
Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide
Guided tours
from 34 $ »
Walk through Rocinha’s streets with a local guide on a respectful, non-intrusive tour. Learn about residents’ daily lives and how education can help break the cycle of violence.
More information about the best things to do: Brazil | Rio de Janeiro
More attractions
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Current Weather in Rio de Janeiro (Station Pavão-Pavaozinho)
overcast clouds, 20.8 °CClouds: 100 % Wind: 6 mph N
Air Pressure: 1025 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Air Pressure: 1025 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Last updated: 9th Nov 2026, 04:38 pm
The next days …
| 10th Nov 2026 | 11th Nov 2026 | 12th Nov 2026 | 13th Nov 2026 | 14th Nov 2026 | 15th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 16 °C to 23 °C | 15 °C to 21 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C | 19 °C to 24 °C | 19 °C to 22 °C | 20 °C to 23 °C |
| 16 °C to 23 °C | 15 °C to 21 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C | 19 °C to 24 °C | 19 °C to 22 °C | 20 °C to 23 °C |
| Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 54 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 10 % | Clouds: 58 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| 0.02 in of rain | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of rain | 0.12 in of rain | 0.03 in of rain | 0.09 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Brazil: Regions
Rio de Janeiro is part of the holiday destination Brazil. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:
Hottest Month
February: 31 °C
Day Temperature
February: 31 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
July: 19 °C
Night Temperature
July: 19 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
December: 5.31 in
Rain
December: 5.31 inRain
Driest Month
July: 1.54 in
Rain
July: 1.54 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
March: 26 °C
Water Temperature
March: 26 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
January: 7.5 hours/day
Sunshine
January: 7.5 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Rio de Janeiro: 3-Hour Rocinha Favela Tour with Local Guide
Neighborhood tours
from 43 $ »
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Football Match Ticket & Pvt Transport
Entry tickets
from 80 $ »
Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã Stadium Entrance Ticket
Guided tours
from 30 $ »
Distances to Rio de Janeiro
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 5780 mi | 4830 mi | 6320 mi |
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Rio de Janeiro: Experiences of our Visitors
1.
at carnival time, it was very hot. But exactly what I wished for. German summer weather at 25 was not enough for me.
It was perfect. It was hot, you sweat, but it was durable and great with cool beer.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Was in Rio for 3 days on the occasion of the 2014 World Cup final. The great weather in the Brazilian “Winter” also contributed to the all-round successful excursion. It’s warm, no rain. Gladly again!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent