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Climate in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

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Weather Forecasts for Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro State)

Show in Fahrenheit
Sat   Sep 23
28°C | 23°C
S 22 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Sep 24
34°C | 23°C
SE 11 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Sep 25
28°C | 24°C
S 22 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

The high season in Rio is summer (December to March), but this season is also the most crowded and most expensive period. Off-season (May-October) is also a good option if you are looking for low hotel prices and don't mind to face the risk of having some days with low temperatures. Rio's winter temperatures stay around the 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit), dipping occasionally below the 15 degrees Celsius (60ºFahrenehit).

Rainy days can be disturbing during a visit to Rio, but they are very unpredictable. They sometimes occur in high season as well.

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Rio de Janeiro?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, March, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C (90°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rio de Janeiro?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C (79°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Rio de Janeiro?
    January tops the wettest month list with 199mm (7.8in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rio de Janeiro?
    August is the driest month with 45mm (1.8in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rio de Janeiro?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.

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