Travel Planning
🇧🇷 Brazil
Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
27.1°C · 147mm
Score 76
February Avoid
26.7°C · 160mm
Score 73
March Avoid
26.0°C · 140mm
Score 80
April Shoulder
24.2°C · 100mm
Score 96
May Best
22.1°C · 63mm
Score 100
June Best
21.3°C · 47mm
Score 99
July Shoulder
20.9°C · 45mm
Score 98
August Shoulder
21.1°C · 60mm
Score 98
September Best
22.5°C · 74mm
Score 99
October Shoulder
23.5°C · 81mm
Score 97
November Shoulder
23.9°C · 152mm
Score 81
December Shoulder
25.6°C · 131mm
Score 84
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro? +
By comfort score, May is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro (score: 100). Expect average temperatures of 22.1°C and 63mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Rio de Janeiro? +
February sees the heaviest rainfall in Rio de Janeiro (160mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Rio de Janeiro like in summer? +
Summer in Rio de Janeiro averages 26.5°C with 146mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Rio de Janeiro like in winter? +
Winter averages 21.1°C with 51mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Rio de Janeiro? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Rio de Janeiro? +
Peak season falls in May, September, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in August, July, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01