Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Beach Travel Guide

Copacabana Beach travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 2:09 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and November

Active alerts for Copacabana Beach

⚠️Wed, Sep 23: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

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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 72°F (22°C) in Copacabana Beach with overcast. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 70°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

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 warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 85°F is 3.4°F above the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Copacabana Beach today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Copacabana Beach

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 22°58′16″S 43°10′55.9″W (-22.9711, -43.1822)

Weather in Copacabana Beach right now

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72°F
Overcast · feels like 77°F
Humidity88%
Wind5 mph NNW
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover98%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality53 · Moderate
Sea temperature72°F
Wave height1 m
Sunrise5:43 AM
Sunset5:48 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 71%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:09 AM, Sep 21 local time.

⚠️Wed, Sep 23: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Sep 26

☁️ 74° / 67°

Overcast · 4% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Sep 27

🌦️ 73° / 67°

Light drizzle · 12% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Copacabana Beach

TypeBeach
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates22°58′16″S 43°10′55.9″W (-22.9711, -43.1822)
Known forfour kilometres of Atlantic shoreline
Local time2:09 AM (UTC-03:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Copacabana Beach

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Copacabana Beach.

Best time to visit Copacabana Beach

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
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June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Copacabana Beach

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International AirportGIG12 miRio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International AirportGRU211 miSao Paulo

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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% 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 2:09 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 September 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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