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Rio De Janeiro in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rio De Janeiro in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rio De Janeiro, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Rio De Janeiro in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Rio De Janeiro in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rio De Janeiro has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rio De Janeiro for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +81°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +93°F.

Is Rio De Janeiro warm or cold in October?

Rio De Janeiro is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Rio De Janeiro:

Climate in Rio De Janeiro in October

Rio De Janeiro weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+61°F+61°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+99°F+104°F
Rainfall
78 mm88 mm125 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%77%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
975
Cloudy days
141614
Rainy days
7811
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 88 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in September to 7 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rio De Janeiro in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rio De Janeiro is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Rio De Janeiro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 88 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rio De Janeiro wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 167 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Rio De Janeiro?

This is the weather in Rio De Janeiro in October 2023:
1 October
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+74°F
2 October
🌧️
+75°F
3 October
🌧️
+72°F
4 October
🌧️
+74°F
5 October
🌧️
+74°F
6 October
☀️
+82°F
7 October
☁️
+84°F
8 October
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+78°F
9 October
☀️
+81°F
10 October
☁️
+79°F
11 October
☀️
+81°F
12 October
☁️
+80°F
13 October
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+84°F
14 October
☁️
+79°F
15 October
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+84°F
16 October
☀️
+79°F
17 October
☀️
+82°F
18 October
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+79°F
19 October
☁️
+77°F
20 October
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+86°F
21 October
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+87°F
22 October
☀️
+88°F
23 October
☁️
+77°F
24 October
☁️
+78°F
25 October
🌧️
+75°F
26 October
☀️
+79°F
27 October
☀️
+91°F
28 October
☀️
+85°F
29 October
☀️
+87°F
30 October
☀️
+92°F
31 October
☀️
+93°F
In October 2023 Rio De Janeiro had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rio De Janeiro climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rio De Janeiro in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2022 (+90°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 326 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rio De Janeiro in October:

Is October a good time to visit Rio De Janeiro?

It’s always a good time to visit Rio De Janeiro, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rio De Janeiro in October?

October is warm in Rio De Janeiro. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Rio De Janeiro rainy in October?

Rio De Janeiro is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rio De Janeiro in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rio De Janeiro in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Rio De Janeiro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rio De Janeiro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.