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When to go · Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, month by month

The best months for Rio de Janeiro: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedHot and humid, heavy rain showers; peak beach crowds.30 °C / 24 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryMixedHot; Carnival some years (dates move; book months ahead).31 °C / 24 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  3. MarchMixedStill hot and wet; Carnival some years.30 °C / 23 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatHeat eases; fewer crowds.28 °C / 22 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatDry and mild; clearer views.26 °C / 20 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatMild, dry; sea is cool.25 °C / 19 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatDry, mild; school holidays fill hotels.25 °C / 18 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatDry, clear mornings; strong winds some days.25 °C / 19 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberGreatWarming up; spring showers begin.25 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGoodWarm; good month for both mountains and beaches.26 °C / 21 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedWarm with afternoon storms building.27 °C / 22 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberMixedHot and humid; hotels and flights fill before New Year.29 °C / 23 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays