Sugarloaf Mountain Weather Forecast
Sugarloaf Mountain weather: 66°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 66°F (19°C) in Sugarloaf Mountain with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 61°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain is April, May, June, July, August, September and November. 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 4.9°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sugarloaf Mountain today at 9.3/10. 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.
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Weather in Sugarloaf Mountain right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:21 AM, Aug 25 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, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 61° | 88% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 62° | 89% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 63° | 45% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 64° | 54% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 65° | 54% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 64° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 74° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 69° | 6% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 65° | 60% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 63° | 67% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 61° | 51% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 60° | 39% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 37% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 59° | 26% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 60° | 34% | 6 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 | 75° | 62° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 64° | 1,1 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and November. 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 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain?
April, May, June, July, August, September and November 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 1:21 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 August 25, 2026 at 1:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
