Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
83mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August25°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Rio de Janeiro's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August83mm average rain
August 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.
Sun
August6.2 hours average sun
August 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
August21°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August62 weather score
August scores above Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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