Best Time to Visit Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Duque de Caxias.
Duque de Caxias does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 27°C / 80.6°F) and driest (July, 51 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 27°C / 80.6°F in February, with rainfall from 51 mm / 2 in (July) to 194 mm / 7.6 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Duque de Caxias's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 20.9°C69.6°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 21.3°C70.3°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
No month at Duque de Caxias matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Duque de Caxias?
Duque de Caxias doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~51 mm / 2 in) and February (warmest, 27°C / 80.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Duque de Caxias?
The rainy season at Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 127 mm / 5 in. The wettest single month is January (194 mm / 7.6 in).
What is the driest month in Duque de Caxias?
The driest month in Duque de Caxias is July, averaging about 51 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Duque de Caxias?
The least comfortable months for travel to Duque de Caxias — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, March, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 194 mm / 7.6 in in January, and the coldest month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
Is Duque de Caxias climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Duque de Caxias figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Duque de Caxias specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.