When to visit
Rio de Janeiro?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Rio de Janeiro
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

The best weather in Rio de Janeiro is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, June.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
86

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
19–25°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
20–27°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
42mm
Light drizzle · 9 days
Sunshine
9.0h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
80%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
83
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun83JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score596266828386898483817469
ClimateHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHumidPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantHumidHumidHot & rainy
Temperature24–30°C24–30°C23–29°C22–27°C20–26°C19–25°C18–25°C18–25°C20–27°C21–27°C21–27°C23–29°C
Feels like28–36°C28–36°C28–35°C25–31°C22–28°C20–27°C19–26°C19–27°C21–30°C23–31°C24–31°C26–34°C
Precipitation161mm
15 days
149mm
14 days
152mm
15 days
81mm
13 days
64mm
11 days
42mm
9 days
40mm
7 days
63mm
11 days
71mm
10 days
88mm
14 days
146mm
17 days
137mm
16 days
Sunshine9.6h
☀︎ 72%
9.1h
☀︎ 71%
10.4h
☀︎ 85%
10.1h
☀︎ 87%
9.2h
☀︎ 84%
9.0h
☀︎ 83%
9.0h
☀︎ 83%
9.0h
☀︎ 79%
9.6h
☀︎ 80%
8.2h
☀︎ 65%
8.3h
☀︎ 63%
9.7h
☀︎ 72%
WindSE · 15 km/hE · 15 km/hSE · 15 km/hSE · 15 km/hE · 14 km/hNE · 14 km/hE · 15 km/hE · 17 km/hSE · 17 km/hSE · 18 km/hSE · 17 km/hSE · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)79%81%82%81%81%80%79%78%79%81%82%82%
Day length13.4h12.9h12.2h11.5h11.0h10.7h10.9h11.3h12.0h12.6h13.2h13.5h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rio Carnival
Copacabana New Year's Eve
Rio Gay Pride Parade
Iemanjá Festival
June Festivals (Festa Junina)
Rio International Film Festival
Rio Marathon
Events & Festivals
  • Rio CarnivalfestivalSignature event
    February, March· 500k+ visitors

    The world's most famous carnival transforms Rio into an explosion of samba, parades, and street parties. Expect extremel…

  • Copacabana New Year's Eveholiday
    December· 500k+ visitors

    Witness one of the world's largest New Year's Eve celebrations on Copacabana Beach, famous for its spectacular fireworks…

  • Rio Gay Pride Paradecultural
    November· 50k+ visitors

    One of Latin America's largest LGBTQ+ pride parades, this vibrant event fills the streets of Copacabana with music, danc…

  • Iemanjá Festivalreligious
    December· 50k+ visitors

    On New Year's Eve, devotees gather on Copacabana Beach to offer flowers and gifts to Iemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian goddess…

  • June Festivals (Festa Junina)cultural
    June, July· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrate traditional Brazilian country culture with bonfires, folk dances, and typical foods like corn-based dishes and…

  • Rio International Film Festivalcultural
    October· 5k+ visitors

    One of Latin America's most important film festivals, showcasing a diverse selection of international and Brazilian cine…

  • Rio Marathonsports
    June· 50k+ visitors

    Runners from around the world gather for this scenic marathon, offering breathtaking views of Rio's coastline and landma…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The best weather in Rio de Janeiro is from July, June, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are June, May, April (18–27 °C).

What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 7.7/10. Annual temperatures range from 18 °C to 30 °C.

What is the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro?

The hottest month in Rio de Janeiro is January, with average highs of 30 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Rio de Janeiro?

The rainiest month in Rio de Janeiro is January, with an average of 161 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Rio de Janeiro?

Peak season in Rio de Janeiro is January, July, August, September, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Rio de Janeiro?

Shoulder season in Rio de Janeiro falls in March. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.