Weather Guide

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Average Monthly Weather

Weather score59Good annual avg

Best months: April, May, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 5.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1790mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

1790mm

Annual total

Sun

5.8h

Sea

23°C

Weather score

59

Good avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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July25°C average high

July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July70mm average rain

July is one of Rio de Janeiro's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

July6.1 hours average sun

July is brighter than Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to March and May to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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July22°C average sea

July is below Rio de Janeiro's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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July61 weather score

July sits close to Rio de Janeiro's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsFebruary to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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