Rio de Janeiro Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The climate of Rio de Janeiro is considered to be tropical and temperate, with high temperatures throughout the year and plenty of sunny weather to go around. Throughout the year, temperatures in Rio de Janeiro usually stay between 25°C / 77°F and 30°C / 86°F and rarely stray too far either side.

Rio de Janeiro resides within the southern hemisphere, meaning that the seasons and climate are reversed. Summer is generally considered to fall between December and February, often stretching into early March. The winter months, from June to August, boast especially warm weather and less rain.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Due to the hot climate around Christmas time, Rio de Janeiro becomes a popular destination at this time of the year, with many Europeans arriving to escape from their cold winter weather. Those arriving in late December will be able to enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations on Copacabana Beach, while in February, Rio's legendary carnival celebrations are in full swing.

Monthly precipitation levels tend to average around 120 mm / 4.7 inches from December to March, although heavy showers and thunderstorms are often short-lived. June, July and August are noticeably drier, seeing only 40 mm / 1.6 inches per month, on average.

Rio de Janeiro Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
February	30°C / 86°F	23°C / 73°F
March	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
April	28°C / 82°F	22°C / 72°F
May	27°C / 81°F	21°C / 70°F
June	25°C / 77°F	19°C / 66°F
July	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F
August	26°C / 79°F	19°C / 66°F
September	25°C / 77°F	19°C / 66°F
October	26°C / 79°F	20°C / 68°F
November	27°C / 81°F	22°C / 72°F
December	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F