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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

When is the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro, depending on the weather and climate.
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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 9 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 June, November, 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:

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during February.

In January, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 43 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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+102°F+100°F+99°F+99°F+93°F+93°F+95°F+99°F+99°F+99°F+104°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
Humidity, %
777678787878777676777878
Rain, mm
167131135105674650447888125151
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
222222222322
Sunny Days
79910111314139755
Cloud Days
121010121312121314161414
Rainy Days
1291287555781112
Snowy Days
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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.

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 78%. The least humid month is February 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 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 50 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 12 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 August with only 44 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, 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.