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Rio de Janeiro
Visit in July — score 79/100 · avg high 85°F · 7 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 78° | 91° | 71° | 31 | 220 | 13.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 37 | 79° | 91° | 72° | 28 | 162 | 12.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| March | 47 | 78° | 90° | 71° | 31 | 171 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| April | 48 | 75° | 87° | 68° | 26 | 106 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| May | 67 | 72° | 86° | 64° | 15 | 59 | 10.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 76 | 71° | 84° | 62° | 11 | 43 | 10.6h | Low | Below avg |
| July | 79 | 70° | 85° | 61° | 7 | 30 | 10.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 75 | 70° | 90° | 61° | 10 | 40 | 11.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 68 | 72° | 93° | 62° | 16 | 62 | 11.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 51 | 73° | 93° | 64° | 30 | 121 | 12.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| November | 52 | 74° | 91° | 66° | 30 | 211 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 46 | 77° | 92° | 69° | 31 | 230 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Rio de Janeiro (September, October, November) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 64°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Summer
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Rio de Janeiro (December, January, February) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 71°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Fall
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Rio de Janeiro (March, April, May) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 68°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Winter
- Score
- 77/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Rio de Janeiro (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 61°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 77/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
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