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Best time to visit · Brazil
June – August are the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro on the climate data: August scores 90/100, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. April & May and September & October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 76°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 57.9 in (1470 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 83°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 80°F27°C | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 76°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F26°C | 82°F28°C |
| Avg low | 74°F24°C | 74°F24°C | 74°F23°C | 72°F22°C | 68°F20°C | 66°F19°C | 65°F18°C | 65°F18°C | 66°F19°C | 68°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 73°F23°C |
| Rain | 8.2 in208 mm | 6.0 in152 mm | 6.8 in173 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 1.9 in49 mm | 1.8 in45 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 4.3 in108 mm | 8.7 in220 mm | 9.1 in232 mm |
| Humidity | 83% | 82% | 83% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 79% | 82% | 84% |
| Cloud | 71% | 62% | 66% | 56% | 56% | 49% | 45% | 45% | 57% | 70% | 79% | 75% |
| Comfort | 51 | 60 | 58 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 53 | 50 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 81 m (266 ft), close to Rio de Janeiro's own ~31 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Rio de Janeiro (highs stay between 76°F and 84°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 76–80°F (24–27°C). It's the driest half, with only about 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain, 26% of the year's total. April – September feel humid, with humidity near 82%. June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Expect steady highs of 79–84°F (26–29°C). It's the wettest half, with about 43.0 in (1093 mm) of rain, 74% of the year's total. October – March feel humid, with humidity near 83%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (November – January), averaging 57/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 2 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: April – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
June – August are the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro on the climate data: August scores 90/100, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. April & May and September & October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of rain.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 9.1 in (232 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with about 1.7 in (42 mm). The yearly total is around 57.9 in (1470 mm).
August is the coldest, with average lows of 65°F (18°C) and highs of 77°F (25°C). The warmest is February, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 81% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 26.0 in (660 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 5.4 in (136 mm).
Poll the group on June – August dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
