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

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

Weather in Rio De Janeiro in September 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Rio De Janeiro in September? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 78 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rio De Janeiro has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +75°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +70°F.

Is Rio De Janeiro warm or cold in September?

Rio De Janeiro is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +66°F.

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

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

Climate in Rio De Janeiro in September

Rio De Janeiro weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+61°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+99°F+99°F
Rainfall
44 mm78 mm88 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%76%77%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
1397
Cloudy days
131416
Rainy days
578
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 78 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in August to 9 in September.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Rio De Janeiro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Rio De Janeiro?

This is the weather in Rio De Janeiro in September 2023:
1 September
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+76°F
2 September
☀️
+83°F
3 September
☀️
+81°F
4 September
🌧️
+71°F
5 September
☁️
+72°F
6 September
☁️
+75°F
7 September
☀️
+76°F
8 September
☀️
+85°F
9 September
☀️
+92°F
10 September
☀️
+93°F
11 September
🌧️
+73°F
12 September
☁️
+71°F
13 September
☁️
+79°F
14 September
☁️
+75°F
15 September
🌧️
+72°F
16 September
🌧️
+68°F
17 September
🌧️
+72°F
18 September
🌧️
+73°F
19 September
☀️
+74°F
20 September
☀️
+78°F
21 September
☁️
+77°F
22 September
🌧️
+74°F
23 September
☁️
+73°F
24 September
☀️
+73°F
25 September
☁️
+75°F
26 September
☁️
+77°F
27 September
☁️
+79°F
28 September
🌧️
+75°F
29 September
🌧️
+70°F
30 September
🌧️
+70°F
In September 2023 Rio De Janeiro had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 4 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+74°F) and the highest in 2020 (+88°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 237 mm.

FAQ

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

Is September a good time to visit Rio De Janeiro?

September is a really good time to go to Rio De Janeiro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rio De Janeiro.

Can you sunbathe in Rio De Janeiro in September?

September 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 September?

Rio De Janeiro is often rainy in September. 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 September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rio De Janeiro in September, 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.