Geography of Copacabana Beach
Geography of Copacabana Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach is 2 mi to the south-west, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes is 2 mi to the north-west, Christ the Redeemer is 2 mi to the north-west and Sugarloaf Mountain is 2 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 22°58′16″S 43°10′55.9″W (-22.9711, -43.1822)
Quick facts about Copacabana Beach
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 22°58′16″S 43°10′55.9″W (-22.9711, -43.1822) |
| Known for | four kilometres of Atlantic shoreline |
| Local time | 10:13 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September and November |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Copacabana Beach is a beach in Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana Beach is a beach known for four kilometres of Atlantic shoreline.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Copacabana Beach with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 66°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Copacabana Beach is April, May, June, July, August, September and November. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 64°F.
The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 6.3°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Copacabana Beach today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Copacabana Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 74° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 88° | 76° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 84° | 74° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 71° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 80° | 69° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 66° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 64° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 65° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 67° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 80° | 68° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 70° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 73° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Copacabana Beach?
Copacabana Beach is a beach in Rio de Janeiro. Its coordinates are -22.9711, -43.1822. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Copacabana Beach right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Copacabana Beach?
April, May, June, July, August, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Copacabana Beach, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Copacabana Beach in?
Copacabana Beach observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 10:13 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Copacabana Beach?
The closest airports are Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), 12 mi away and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 211 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Copacabana Beach?
Popular options include Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 10:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
