Climate of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Point-value climate at Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Population approximately 11,748,000.
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 11,748,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 21°C / 69.8°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in February, with rainfall varying from 46 mm / 1.8 in (August) to 162 mm / 6.4 in (March) — about 1229 mm / 48.4 in across the year. Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Rio de Janeiro. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rio de Janeiro's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July, August.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5°C79.7°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.5°C72.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 21°C69.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| October | 23°C73.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July, August. Rio de Janeiro's warmest month is February at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is August with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21°C / 69.8°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1229 mm / 48.4 in, with the wettest month being March (162 mm / 6.4 in) and the driest August (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Rio de Janeiro in February?
The average temperature in Rio de Janeiro in February is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 153 mm / 6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Rio de Janeiro?
The driest month in Rio de Janeiro is August, with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Rio de Janeiro?
The wettest month in Rio de Janeiro is March, with approximately 162 mm / 6.4 in of average monthly rainfall.