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Rio de Janeiro Weather Forecast

Rio de Janeiro weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 67°F now🕔 10:32 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and November👥 6.7 million

14-day forecast for Rio de Janeiro

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 66°94% · 0,1 in10 mph3
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 67°66% · 0,0 in9 mph5
Thu, Aug 27🌧️ Showers72° / 69°81% · 0,9 in9 mph6
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast78° / 67°0%9 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast88° / 69°0%7 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast85° / 71°0%10 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast93° / 69°0%8 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle81° / 68°86% · 0,5 in16 mph6
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 67°87% · 0,1 in10 mph7
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 66°22% · 0,0 in11 mph5
Fri, Sep 4🌧️ Showers73° / 67°32% · 1,0 in8 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light showers71° / 67°51% · 0,4 in13 mph7
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light showers70° / 65°51% · 0,6 in12 mph3
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 64°45% · 0,2 in19 mph7

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Cooling. The second half of the window averages 40°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 77°F against a August normal of 78°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,9 in against a typical 0,5 in).

What this means for Rio de Janeiro

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.3°F below the 78°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

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.

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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 (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% 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 10:32 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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