When to go
The Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Month-by-month climate data for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Warmest in Rio de Janeiro: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jun (25°C / 77°F) · Wettest: Dec (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Rio de Janeiro climate, month by month
January
29° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
February
29° / 24°C
~16 rain days
Good
March
29° / 23°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
April
27° / 21°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
May
26° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 19°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
July
25° / 18°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
August
25° / 18°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
27° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
26° / 21°C
~16 rain days
Good
November
27° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
December
28° / 22°C
~17 rain days
Good
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