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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.9°C | 24.1°C | 149.3 mm | 14 | 10.8 h | 14.4 km/h | 25.3°C |
| Feb | 30.4°C | 23.8°C | 148.5 mm | 15 | 10.2 h | 14.4 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Mar | 29.4°C | 23.4°C | 142.5 mm | 15 | 10.5 h | 14.1 km/h | 26.8°C |
| Apr | 27.3°C | 21.6°C | 98.5 mm | 14 | 9.9 h | 14.6 km/h | 25.3°C |
| May | 25.4°C | 19.5°C | 64.6 mm | 10 | 9.2 h | 13.7 km/h | 24.2°C |
| Jun | 24.9°C | 18.6°C | 45.9 mm | 9 | 8.9 h | 13.1 km/h | 23°C |
| Jul | 24.9°C | 17.9°C | 45.9 mm | 7 | 8.9 h | 14.2 km/h | 22.3°C |
| Aug | 25.2°C | 18°C | 60.7 mm | 10 | 8.8 h | 15.8 km/h | 22.6°C |
| Sep | 26.6°C | 19.4°C | 73 mm | 9 | 9.5 h | 16.7 km/h | 23.5°C |
| Oct | 27.3°C | 20.7°C | 82 mm | 14 | 9.3 h | 17.1 km/h | 24.4°C |
| Nov | 27.2°C | 21.2°C | 149.9 mm | 16 | 9.6 h | 16.4 km/h | 25.1°C |
| Dec | 29.2°C | 22.7°C | 133.2 mm | 16 | 10.6 h | 15.2 km/h | 23.8°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 24 °C. Daytime highs average 27 °C, while nights cool to about 21 °C. The destination sees roughly 1194 mm of rainfall per year and 9.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, the Sugarloaf, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — and of course carnival and samba all year long.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 25 and 31 °C. The real variable is rain: July with only 7 rainy days is ideal, while November (16 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (16 rainy days), driest month is July (7).
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Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro: May to September – best in July (avg. 21.4 °C, 7 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Rio de Janeiro?
The warmest month is January with an average of 27.5 °C and daytime highs around 30.9 °C. The coldest month is July with an average of 21.4 °C and night-time lows around 17.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Rio de Janeiro have?
November has the most rainy days with 16 rainy days. The driest month is July with 7 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Rio de Janeiro?
The water is warmest in February at an average of 27.2 °C and coolest in July at 22.3 °C.