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Rio de Janeiro Weather, When to Go and Rio de Janeiro Climate Information
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR)



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.




Rio de Janeiro Weather and Climate: Seasonal Variations / When to Go - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR
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 in Rio de Janeiro, seeing only 40 mm / 1.6 inches per month, on average.

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Rio de Janeiro Weather and Climate Chart - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR

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

 
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