Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rio de Janeiro are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Rio de Janeiro sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in July (around 25°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1309mm — December is typically the wettest month (~192mm) and August the driest (~44mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 24°C | 192mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 31° / 24°C | 129mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 29° / 23°C | 157mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 28° / 22°C | 109mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 26° / 20°C | 68mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 18°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 17°C | 50mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 18°C | 44mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 26° / 19°C | 79mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 27° / 20°C | 97mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 28° / 21°C | 139mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 29° / 23°C | 192mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rio de Janeiro are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro?
- February is typically the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Rio de Janeiro?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 192mm of precipitation.