Rio de Janeiro Weather Forecast
Rio de Janeiro weather: 67°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is known for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana. It has a population of about 6.7 million.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Rio de Janeiro with light drizzle. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 67°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro 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 65°F.
The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes and Copacabana Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.1°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Rio de Janeiro today at 9.8/10. 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.
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Weather in Rio de Janeiro right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Rio de Janeiro
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 67° | 98% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 65° | 51% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 66° | 96% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 67° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 69° | 51% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 69° | 35% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 4% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 78° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 79° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 79° | 12% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 69° | 60% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 64° | 74% · 1,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 63° | 61% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 64° | 34% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 67° | 22% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 68° | 33% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
Climate in Rio de Janeiro 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 | 87° | 75° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 88° | 76° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 74° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 83° | 72° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 81° | 69° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 66° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 65° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 65° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 68° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 80° | 69° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 71° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 73° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Rio de Janeiro
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil. Its coordinates are -22.9068, -43.1729. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 87% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April, May, June, July, August, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Rio de Janeiro, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 7:10 AM.
How many people live in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a population of approximately 6.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Rio de Janeiro?
The closest airports are Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), 8 mi away and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 213 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro?
Popular options include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach.
What places are in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro covers 6 places in this atlas, including Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 23, 2026 at 7:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
