Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Best time: Aug, Jun, Jul, May.
Feb is warmest (31.1°C high); Jan is rainiest (253 mm).
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.5 | 23.5 | 253 | 9.8 |
| Feb | 31.1 | 23.7 | 187 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 29.6 | 23.1 | 210 | 9.8 |
| Apr | 27.9 | 21.5 | 103 | 9.6 |
| May | 25.6 | 19.1 | 76 | 8.8 |
| Jun | 25.1 | 17.9 | 47 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 24.8 | 17.3 | 49 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 25.7 | 17.6 | 44 | 9 |
| Sep | 26.5 | 18.6 | 88 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 27.7 | 20 | 115 | 9 |
| Nov | 27.8 | 21 | 205 | 9.2 |
| Dec | 29.5 | 22.6 | 225 | 9.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugJunJulMay
Beaches: AugJunJulMay
Hiking: AugJulJunMay
Sightseeing: AugJunJulMay
Rio de Janeiro quick facts
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Plug / voltage
- C & N · 127/220 V
- Dialing code
- +55
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Aug, Jun, Jul, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 253 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Feb, with average highs of 31.1°C.
Where to stay
Book Rio de Janeiro hotels · Rio de Janeiro tours & activities
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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