Current Weather and Forecast in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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About the weather in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 65°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 148 days.
Rio de Janeiro climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Is Rio de Janeiro hot in summer?
January averages 87°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What is the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro?
January, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Rio de Janeiro?
July, with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows near 65°F (18°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 53°F (12°C).
What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Aim for May to September if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 78°F (26°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
How often does it rain in Rio de Janeiro?
About 148 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 47.0 inches (1193 mm). That works out at roughly 8.1 mm on an average wet day.
Is there snow in Rio de Janeiro?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Rio de Janeiro shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is wettest in Rio de Janeiro?
January, at 6.3 inches (161 mm) over about 15 days. July is the driest month, at 1.6 inches (40 mm).