Rio Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Rio can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Rio can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rio is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1433 mm. Rio can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 198 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rio Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Rio can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rio.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 198 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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