Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Rio de Janeiro are July, August, June — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is February, May, June, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Rio de Janeiro (12 m elevation).
Month by month
Rio de Janeiro weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3°C / 85°F | 13.3 | 58 | |
| February | 29.2°C / 85°F | 13.2 | 58 | |
| March | 29.1°C / 84°F | 8.8 | 66 | Shoulder |
| April | 26.8°C / 80°F | 10.5 | 72 | Shoulder |
| May | 25.8°C / 78°F | 6.8 | 82 | |
| June | 25.4°C / 78°F | 7.3 | 82 | Best |
| July | 24.9°C / 77°F | 5.5 | 87 | Best |
| August | 25.2°C / 77°F | 7.2 | 83 | Best |
| September | 26.7°C / 80°F | 6.7 | 80 | |
| October | 26.4°C / 80°F | 12.7 | 70 | |
| November | 26.7°C / 80°F | 12 | 70 | |
| December | 28.3°C / 83°F | 14.2 | 60 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Rio de Janeiro timing questions
What is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, August, and June, with July scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is February, May, June, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro?
January, with an average daily high of 29.3°C (85°F).
What is the rainiest month in Rio de Janeiro?
December, averaging 14.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Rio de Janeiro?
April and March — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.