What’s the climate like in Río de Janeiro?
The current climate of Río de Janeiro features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Río de Janeiro in recent years was 40°C in September 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Río de Janeiro receives 2784 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Río de Janeiro?
The best time to visit Río de Janeiro for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Río de Janeiro.
Climate Table of Río de Janeiro
The climate table of Río de Janeiro shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 324 | 274 | 314 | 309 | 235 | 175 | 144 | 135 | 158 | 194 | 232 | 290 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, February, May and June
- Precipitation: 2784 mm per year, averaging 232 mm per month
- Driest months: 135 mm in August, 144 mm in July and 158 mm in September
- Wettest months: 324 mm in January, 314 mm in March and 309 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Río de Janeiro
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Río de Janeiro, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Río de Janeiro
This graph shows how much precipitation Río de Janeiro, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Río de Janeiro
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Río de Janeiro, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Río de Janeiro
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Río de Janeiro, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Río de Janeiro
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Río de Janeiro, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Río de Janeiro by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Río de Janeiro. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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