When to go
The Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Month-by-month climate data for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Rio de Janeiro— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Rio de Janeiro: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jun (25°C / 77°F) · Wettest: Dec (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Rio de Janeiro climate, month by month
January
29° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
February
29° / 24°C
~16 rain days
Good
March
29° / 23°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
April
27° / 21°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
May
26° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 19°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
July
25° / 18°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
August
25° / 18°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
27° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
26° / 21°C
~16 rain days
Good
November
27° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
December
28° / 22°C
~17 rain days
Good
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