Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
The best months to visit Rio de Janeiro are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Rio de Janeiro weather:
- June27° / 18°CJune is mild and drier, with clearer mountain views and cooler evenings in Lapa.
- July27° / 17°CJuly is the driest month, ideal for Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and long beachfront walks.
- August27° / 18°CAugust stays mild and relatively dry, with good odds for clear Guanabara Bay views.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 264 | 26 | 13h | 25° |
| February | 33° | 24° | 207 | 22 | 13h | 28° |
| March | 31° | 23° | 208 | 26 | 13h | 27° |
| April | 30° | 21° | 108 | 20 | 12h | 25° |
| May | 27° | 19° | 72 | 16 | 11h | 23° |
| JuneBest weather | 27° | 18° | 45 | 12 | 11h | 22° |
| JulyBest weather | 27° | 17° | 44 | 11 | 11h | 22° |
| AugustBest weather | 27° | 18° | 47 | 12 | 11h | 21° |
| September | 28° | 19° | 80 | 15 | 12h | 21° |
| October | 29° | 21° | 128 | 20 | 12h | 21° |
| November | 29° | 22° | 211 | 24 | 13h | 23° |
| December | 31° | 23° | 242 | 26 | 14h | 25° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Rio de Janeiro month by month
January
Rio de Janeiro in January: 32.1°C high, 23.9°C low, 263.5mm rain over 26 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
February
Rio de Janeiro in February: 32.6°C high, 23.9°C low, 207.2mm rain over 22 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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March
Rio de Janeiro in March: 31.3°C high, 23.2°C low, 207.6mm rain over 26 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
April
Rio de Janeiro in April: 29.5°C high, 21.4°C low, 107.6mm rain over 20 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
May
Rio de Janeiro in May: 27.2°C high, 18.9°C low, 72.1mm rain over 16 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Rio de Janeiro in June: 26.7°C high, 17.7°C low, 44.7mm rain over 12 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Rio de Janeiro in July: 26.5°C high, 17°C low, 44mm rain over 11 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Rio de Janeiro in August: 27.4°C high, 17.6°C low, 46.8mm rain over 12 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Rio de Janeiro in September: 28.1°C high, 19°C low, 79.9mm rain over 15 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Rio de Janeiro in October: 28.9°C high, 20.8°C low, 127.8mm rain over 20 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Rio de Janeiro in November: 29.1°C high, 21.6°C low, 211.2mm rain over 24 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
December
Rio de Janeiro in December: 30.8°C high, 23.1°C low, 241.5mm rain over 26 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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