UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 62°F now🕔 10:10 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and November

Summary

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for mountains meeting the sea.

Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 60°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes is April, May, June, July, August, September and November. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 58°F.

The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), about 10 mi away. Nearby highlights include Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 6.1°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes today at 9.6/10. 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.

Map of Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes

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

Coordinates: 22°57′6.8″S 43°12′37.8″W (-22.9519, -43.2105)

Weather in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes right now

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62°F
Overcast · feels like 61°F
Humidity78%
Wind4 mph SSE
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure958 hPa
VisibilityGood · 6 mi
Air quality67 · Moderate
Sunrise6:11 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:10 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 65° / 60°

Drizzle · 98% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 67° / 59°

Light drizzle · 51% rain · wind 9 mph

Quick facts about Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates22°57′6.8″S 43°12′37.8″W (-22.9519, -43.2105)
UNESCO inscription2012
Known formountains meeting the sea
Local time10:10 AM (UTC-03:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes.

Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes

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, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
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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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International AirportGIG10 miRio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International AirportGRU210 miSao Paulo

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes?

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rio de Janeiro. Its coordinates are -22.9519, -43.2105. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes right now?

It is currently 62°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes?

April, May, June, July, August, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes in?

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 10:10 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes?

The closest airports are Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), 10 mi away and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 210 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes?

Popular options include Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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