Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in October
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
136mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October26°C average high
October 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
October136mm average rain
October sits near Rio de Janeiro's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.7 hours average sun
October is one of Rio de Janeiro's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and May to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October22°C average sea
October 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
October54 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
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
Marriott
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