Rio de Janeiro weather
At 3:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Jan
About Rio de Janeiro weather
Is it raining in Rio de Janeiro right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Rio de Janeiro this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–35° and lows of 21–24°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Rio de Janeiro lately?
In the past 7 days, Rio de Janeiro had 5 rainy days and 55.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rio de Janeiro?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is May–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 July to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Rio de Janeiro?
December is the wettest month, with about 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Rio de Janeiro?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Rio de Janeiro have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Rio de Janeiro weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months