Rio de Janeiro, BrazilQuick decision
When to visit Rio de Janeiro?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–26°C in September
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (47%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
CarnivalFebruary–March — Sambódromo, blocos de rua, one of the world's greatest spectacles.
Ipanema & CopacabanaDecember–March — Brazilian summer, lively beaches, beach volleyball.
Corcovado & SugarloafYear-round — Christ the Redeemer, cable car, panoramic views.
Music & SambaYear-round — Lapa on Friday nights, Pedra do Sal, forró clubs.
FamilyJuly–August — mild winter, botanical gardens, Niterói.
BudgetJuly–September — southern winter, fewer tourists, reasonable prices.
Monthly climate data
Rio de Janeiro weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 47% | 5.0 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 30°C | 48% | 4.5 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 29°C | 42% | 4.3 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 27°C | 40% | 2.8 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 20°C | 25°C | 29% | 1.9 | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 25°C | 29% | 1.3 | 9.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 24°C | 32% | 2.0 | 10.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 28% | 2.0 | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 21°C | 26°C | 48% | 2.9 | 10.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 26°C | 51% | 4.3 | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 28°C | 48% | 4.2 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 27°C, 37% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 27% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 42% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 48% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 28% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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