Copacabana Beach Weather Forecast
Copacabana Beach weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F (22°C) in Copacabana Beach with overcast. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 65°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.6°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Copacabana Beach 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.
Weather in Copacabana Beach right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:39 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Copacabana Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 65° | 94% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 67° | 55% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 68° | 54% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 67° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 70° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 73° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 71° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 69° | 85% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 72° / 67° | 94% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 65° | 35% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 65° | 20% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 67° | 31% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 70° | 29% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 71° | 43% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 71° | 48% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 71° | 49% | 6 mph | 7 |
Climate in Copacabana Beach 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 | 86° | 74° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 88° | 76° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 84° | 74° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 71° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 80° | 69° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 66° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 64° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 65° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 67° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 80° | 68° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 70° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 73° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Copacabana Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Copacabana Beach
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 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.
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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 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 4 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 1:39 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
