When to go to Rio de Janeiro?
Everyone arrives at Christ the Redeemer, arms outstretched, smile fixed, entirely convinced nobody has ever thought of that pose before. The Sugarloaf cable car glides past seagulls who plainly enjoy more legroom than the passengers, and Copacabana waits below with a caipirinha and a warning about crossing soft sand in flip-flops. Santa Teresa is charming and steeply uphill, so take the tram: knees come without a handbrake.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Rio de Janeiro, aim for February to December.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Rio de Janeiro
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 | 197 | 26 | 62 |
| February | 10.2 | 109 | 26 | 70 |
| March | 10.6 | 124 | 26 | 74 |
| April | 10.0 | 101 | 24 | 74 |
| May | 9.6 | 48 | 23 | 76 |
| June | 9.1 | 40 | 22 | 75 |
| July | 9.1 | 42 | 21 | 75 |
| August | 9.0 | 82 | 21 | 71 |
| September | 9.6 | 58 | 23 | 75 |
| October | 9.4 | 85 | 23 | 69 |
| November | 9.8 | 106 | 24 | 69 |
| December | 10.4 | 148 | 25 | 69 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Rio de Janeiro, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is June (about 40 mm). Temperatures peak in February (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 1,140 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Rio de Janeiro?
- Christ the Redeemer
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Copacabana beach
- Santa Teresa district
Practical info
- Country: Brazil
- Airport: Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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