Cantagalo weather
At 6:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 22°C (71°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 4 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Cantagalo sits 428 m (1,404 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cantagalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 70%
- Chance of rain
- 96%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 4 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Jan
About Cantagalo weather
Is it raining in Cantagalo right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 4 PM, 5 PM (11.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cantagalo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–32° and lows of 18–21°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Cantagalo lately?
In the past 7 days, Cantagalo had 4 rainy days and 39.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cantagalo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cantagalo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cantagalo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cantagalo is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Cantagalo?
December is the wettest month, with about 241 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cantagalo?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F).
Does Cantagalo have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months