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Rio de Janeiro weather in South- (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rio de Janeiro in South-? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of South- in Rio de Janeiro typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Rio de Janeiro in South- usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, South- may not be the ideal month to visit Rio de Janeiro. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rio de Janeiro climate page with graphs.

 

Rio de Janeiro, monthly averages in South-

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in South-

Find out more about the weather in Brazil and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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