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When is the best time to visit Rio De Janeiro?
In general the best time to visit Rio De Janeiro is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in February and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Rio De Janeiro in different months
This is the average weather in Rio De Janeiro for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during May.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 113 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 167 mm in January.
Climate in Rio De Janeiro
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rio De Janeiro for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +102°F | +100°F | +99°F | +99°F | +93°F | +93°F | +97°F | +100°F | +100°F | +100°F | +106°F | +102°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +86°F | +82°F | +79°F | +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +68°F | +63°F | +59°F | +55°F | +52°F | +54°F | +55°F | +55°F | +61°F | +61°F | +64°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +82°F | +82°F | +81°F | +79°F | +77°F | +74°F | +74°F | +73°F | +78°F | +80°F | +81°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 167 | 123 | 133 | 105 | 67 | 45 | 49 | 45 | 77 | 90 | 124 | 149 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rio De Janeiro during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rio De Janeiro is February with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +64°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Rio De Janeiro during the whole year:
Rio De Janeiro achieves its warmest water temperature in March, where the average sea temperature goes up to +79°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in September with +71°F in average.
When can you swim in Rio De Janeiro?
You can swim in Rio De Janeiro from January to December:
- In January - April the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In May - December the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rio De Janeiro looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rio De Janeiro is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rio De Janeiro during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 49 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 16 rainy days and 167 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rio De Janeiro:
What is the hottest month in Rio De Janeiro?
The hottest month in Rio De Janeiro is February with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Rio De Janeiro?
The coldest month in Rio De Janeiro is June with minimum temperatures of +64°F.
Is Rio De Janeiro worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Rio De Janeiro could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Rio De Janeiro?
if you're looking to visit Rio De Janeiro when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 45 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.