Sugarloaf Mountain Weather Forecast
Sugarloaf Mountain weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Sugarloaf Mountain is a tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Sugarloaf Mountain is a landmark known for cable cars over Guanabara Bay.
Right now it is 69°F (20°C) in Sugarloaf Mountain with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 68°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain is February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 61°F.
The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer and Ipanema Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sugarloaf Mountain today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 Sugarloaf Mountain right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:16 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sugarloaf Mountain
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 68° | 100% · 0,7 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 64° | 100% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 62° | 36% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 63° | 1% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 64° | 99% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 65° | 98% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 75° / 66° | 45% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 55% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 66° | 51% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 65° | 30% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 65° | 21% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 67° | 31% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 64° | 55% · 0,7 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 64° | 61% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 65° | 57% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 69° | 54% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
Climate in Sugarloaf Mountain 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 | 83° | 71° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 85° | 73° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 81° | 71° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 79° | 68° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 66° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 63° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 61° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 62° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 64° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 77° | 65° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 79° | 67° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 70° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Sugarloaf Mountain
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain
Go in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain?
Sugarloaf Mountain is a tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Its coordinates are -22.9492, -43.1545. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Sugarloaf Mountain right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain?
February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Sugarloaf Mountain, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sugarloaf Mountain in?
Sugarloaf Mountain observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 12:16 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Sugarloaf Mountain?
The closest airports are Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), 11 mi away and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 213 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Sugarloaf Mountain?
Popular options include Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Christ the Redeemer and Ipanema Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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.
