Rio de Janeiro: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Rio de Janeiro. Best time to visit: March, April, May, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Rio de Janeiro has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 28°C, lows of 21°C, and approximately 13 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is during March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
Now
--
Air Quality
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Hottest
Coldest
Driest Month
Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 16 | Wet |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 21 | Wet |
| March | 28°C | 22°C | 18 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 27°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 26°C | 18°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 7 | Good |
| July | 27°C | 18°C | 7 | Good |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 4 | Good |
| September | 28°C | 20°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 29°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 27°C | 21°C | 20 | Wet |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 17 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 27°C
Low: 18°C
Rainy days: 6 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 28°C
Low: 21°C
Rainy days: 14 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 30°C
Low: 23°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
February
March
BestApril
BestMay
BestJune
July
August
September
BestOctober
BestNovember
December
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 16 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| March (best) | 28°C | 22°C | 18 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 27°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 26°C | 18°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 27°C | 18°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 28°C | 20°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 29°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 27°C | 21°C | 20 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf cable car,Copacabana Beach, samba rhythms, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Ready to Plan Your Rio de Janeiro Trip?
Get strategic travel tips, seasonal insights, and expert recommendations.
Common Questions
What type of climate does Rio de Janeiro have?
Rio de Janeiro has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 28°C (highs) and 21°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is during March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures average around 28°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Rio de Janeiro?
The hottest month in Rio de Janeiro is January with average highs of 31°C, while the coldest is August with average lows of 17°C.
When is the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro sees the most rain in February (21 rainy days), while August is the driest month (4 rainy days).
More Rio de Janeiro Guides
Best Time to Visit
Coming soon
Things to Do
Coming soon
Itineraries
Coming soon
Overview
Complete travel guide for Rio de Janeiro: top things to do, itineraries, and typical costs.