Best Time to Visit Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Nova Iguaçu.
Nova Iguaçu does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 26.5°C / 79.7°F) and driest (July, 54 mm / 2.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February, with rainfall from 54 mm / 2.1 in (July) to 230 mm / 9.1 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nova Iguaçu's climate is broadly tropical. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 20.2°C68.4°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 21°C69.8°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 20.7°C69.3°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
No month at Nova Iguaçu matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nova Iguaçu?
Nova Iguaçu doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~54 mm / 2.1 in) and February (warmest, 26.5°C / 79.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Nova Iguaçu?
The rainy season at Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 149 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is January (230 mm / 9.1 in).
What is the driest month in Nova Iguaçu?
The driest month in Nova Iguaçu is July, averaging about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.2°C / 68.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nova Iguaçu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nova Iguaçu — 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 230 mm / 9.1 in in January, and the coldest month averages 20.2°C / 68.4°F.
Is Nova Iguaçu climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nova Iguaçu 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 Nova Iguaçu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.