Weather in August in Rio de Janeiro State
Considering a trip to Rio de Janeiro State this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro State in August?
Rio de Janeiro State is a region in Brazil. August in Rio de Janeiro State generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Trindade to 29°C in Campos dos Goytacazes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Campos dos Goytacazes and 19°C in Trindade.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio de Janeiro State, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Campos dos Goytacazes with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Paraty with 98 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Rio de Janeiro, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected in Rio de Janeiro. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Rio de Janeiro State climate page.
Where to go in Rio de Janeiro State in August





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State?
Rio de Janeiro
In August Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Búzios
In August Búzios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Paraty
In August Paraty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cabo Frio
In August Cabo Frio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ilha Grande
In August Ilha Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro State?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro State. Typically, the climate in Rio de Janeiro is perfect.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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