Rio de Janeiro Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 27.6°C, total rainfall: 1484mm.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
84
August is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.8°C, 7 rain days, and 9.1 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
70
Jan
74
Feb
71
Mar
77
Apr
78
May
82
Jun
82
Jul
84
Aug
80
Sep
75
Oct
71
Nov
70
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Rio de Janeiro each month?
27.6°C
Avg High
20.6°C
Avg Low
1484mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Rio de Janeiro get?
Rio de Janeiro receives 1484mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 232mm, while June is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Rio de Janeiro?
January
70
30°C
Low: 24°C
19 rain days
Good
February
74
31°C
Low: 24°C
16 rain days
Good
March
71
30°C
Low: 23°C
18 rain days
Good
April
77
28°C
Low: 22°C
13 rain days
Good
May
78
26°C
Low: 19°C
10 rain days
Good
June
82
25°C
Low: 18°C
8 rain days
Excellent
July
82
25°C
Low: 17°C
7 rain days
Excellent
August
Best time to visit84
26°C
Low: 18°C
7 rain days
Excellent
September
80
27°C
Low: 19°C
10 rain days
Excellent
October
75
28°C
Low: 20°C
14 rain days
Good
November
71
28°C
Low: 21°C
17 rain days
Good
December
70
29°C
Low: 23°C
19 rain days
Good
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