Rio de Janeiro · SummerMonth summary
Rio de Janeiro weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
21% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rio de Janeiro in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (8.1/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Rio de Janeiro in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Mild Brazilian winter (22°C) — fewer tourists and often blue skies Summer in Rio de Janeiro brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (10.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Rio de Janeiro averages 24°C, 21% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
July vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rio de Janeiro in July
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
July is an excellent time to visit Rio de Janeiro (score 8.1/10). With 24°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 21% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Rio de Janeiro in July?
With 24°C and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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