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Rio de Janeiro weather forecast — today & tomorrow

22°

Clear sky

High: 24° · Low: 20° · Feels like 24°

Rain expected around 06:00.

Hourly forecast

Now · 22°
09:00 · 23°
10:00 · 24°
11:00 · 24°
12:00 · 24°
13:00 · 24°
14:00 · 23°
15:00 · 23°
16:00 · 22°
17:00 · 22°
18:00 · 21°
19:00 · 21°
20:00 · 20°
21:00 2% 20°
22:00 7% 20°
23:00 13% 20°
00:00 20% 20°
01:00 27% 19°
02:00 34% 19°
03:00 39% 19°
04:00 40% 18°
05:00 37% 18°
06:00 33% 18°
07:00 25% 18°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    26° / 21°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 13%
    Wind
    18 km/h SW
    UV index
    6 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:27 / 17:30

Details

Air quality
42 Moderate
PM2.5 38 · PM10 42

Rio de Janeiro's Climate

Rio de Janeiro has a hot, humid tropical coastal climate that keeps its beaches sun-drenched year-round. Summers (December to March) are hot and sticky, often 30-35°C with high humidity and heavy afternoon thunderstorms that can occasionally trigger flooding and landslides. Winters (June to August) are warm and more comfortable at around 22-26°C, with less rain. The UV index stays very strong all year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the hottest months in Rio de Janeiro?

December to March is the hottest, with temperatures of 30-35°C and high humidity that can push the feels-like reading above 40°C.

When is Rio's rainy season?

Rain is heaviest in summer, December to March, with strong afternoon thunderstorms that can cause local flooding and hillside landslides.

Is winter cold in Rio?

No. Winter from June to August stays warm and pleasant, with daytime highs of 22-26°C, and it is the driest, most comfortable time of year.

When is the best time for the beach in Rio?

The beaches are good year-round, but the cooler dry season from May to September is most comfortable, with less rain and lower humidity; always use sun protection as UV is very high.

Nearby locations

Sao PauloBrasiliaBelo HorizonteSalvadorFortalezaManausCuritibaRecife

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