When to go · Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro in August

Great month. Dry, clear mornings; strong winds some days.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Rio de Janeiro

Dry, clear mornings; strong winds some days.

Long-term averages

Rio de JaneiroHighs around 25 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 77 °F, lows around 66 °F, rain on about 6 days
Rio and the Southeast coast, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande, São Paulobest weather
Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 20–26 °C winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 68–79 °F winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.

Dry and mild season

Clear mornings and cool evenings; the best months for viewpoints.

Watch: Cool sea, some windy days and school-holiday crowds in July.

Brazil overall: Excellent for Rio, the Pantanal (jaguars) and the Lençóis; Amazon water falling.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.