Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport Weather Forecast
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is an airport in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport with overcast. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 66°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 62°F.
The closest major airport is Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), about 209 mi away. Nearby highlights include Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 9.2°F below the 82°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 Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport today at 9.9/10. 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 Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:10 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 66° | 96% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 66° | 82% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 69° | 79% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 66° | 0% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 66° | 0% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 69° | 0% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 73° | 1% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 70° | 74% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 67° | 88% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 66° | 49% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 65° | 24% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 68° | 35% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 70° | 35% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 72° | 29% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 70° | 33% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 35% | -- | — |
Climate in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport 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 | 90° | 74° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 92° | 75° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 89° | 73° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 87° | 70° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 67° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 62° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 62° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 63° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 67° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 85° | 69° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 70° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 90° | 73° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. 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 Galeao International Airport?
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is an airport in Rio de Janeiro. Its coordinates are -22.809, -43.2506. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport in?
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 6:10 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport?
The closest airports are Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 209 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport?
Popular options include Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 6:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
