Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rio de Janeiro Climate
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil (21) with a population of about 6,747,815. Its average annual temperature is 23.7°C (75°F), with roughly 1211 mm of rain per year.
23.7°C
Avg Temp
1211
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Rio de Janeiro Climate
Rio de Janeiro has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F) and receives about 1211 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.7°C
Avg Temp
1211
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 154 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 151 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 160 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 132 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 83 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 55 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 48 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 45 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 59 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 82 mm |
| November | 24° / 76° | 96 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 146 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
The most comfortable months to visit Rio de Janeiro are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 15°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rio de Janeiro are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C and about 1211 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Rio de Janeiro average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.