Rio de Janeiro Weather Forecast
Rio de Janeiro weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Rio de Janeiro
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 67° | 100% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 66° | 43% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 66° | 2% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 68° | 100% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 69° | 100% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 71° | 61% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 70° | 27% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 80° / 71°
Light drizzle · 61% rain · wind 10 mph
🌦️ 76° / 70°
Light drizzle · 27% rain · wind 8 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 36 mph.
- 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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December 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 12:16 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
