City in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Weather Forecast

Rio de Janeiro weather: 65°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 65°F now🕔 1:21 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and November👥 6.7 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 89° / 71°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 91° / 75°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Best time to go outside today

4 PM - 7 PM · comfort score 9.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.1
Outdoors7.1
Beach day3
Swimming1.4
Hiking7.1
Running7
Cycling6.9
Camping5.7
Fishing9.3
Photography4.3
Stargazing3.2
Family time7.1
Driving6.1
Flying out6

Active alerts for Rio de Janeiro

⚠️Wed, Sep 2: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 65°F (19°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

April, May, June, July, August, September and November 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 1:21 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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.

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