When to go · Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro in October

Good month. Warm; good month for both mountains and beaches.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Rio de Janeiro

Warm; good month for both mountains and beaches.

Long-term averages

Rio de JaneiroHighs around 26 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 79 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 11 days
Rio and the Southeast coast, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande, São Paulofine
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.

Warm-up season

Warm and less crowded than summer.

Watch: Afternoon storms start to build.

Brazil overall: Warm and bright; Northeast beaches at their best; Amazon low water.