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

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.

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

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 and December.

Which is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro?
February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C (87°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 25°C (78°F).

Which is the wettest month in Rio de Janeiro?
December tops the wettest month list with 163mm (6.4in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Rio de Janeiro?
July is the driest month with 31mm (1.2in) 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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