BrazilWhat’s the climate like in Rio de Janeiro?
The current climate in Rio de Janeiro features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rio de Janeiro in recent years was 40°C in April 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in August 2014.
On average, Rio de Janeiro receives 644 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Brazil? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Salvador, Pipa, Recife, or explore other destinations in Brazil.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rio de Janeiro.
Climate Table of Rio de Janeiro
The climate table of Rio de Janeiro shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 84 | 107 | 86 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 5,6 | 28 | 32 | 47 | 70 | 78 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 644 mm per year, averaging 54 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,6 mm in July, 24 mm in June and 26 mm in May
- Wettest months: 107 mm in February, 86 mm in March and 84 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Rio de Janeiro
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rio de Janeiro
This graph shows how much rainfall Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rio de Janeiro
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rio de Janeiro
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rio de Janeiro
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Rio de Janeiro by month
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