Rio de Janeiro month by month

The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Rio de Janeiro is May · September · October: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	30° / 24°	High	$$$	Great
February	30° / 24°	High	$$$	Great
March	29° / 23°	High	$$	Great
April	28° / 21°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	26° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	25° / 18°	Moderate	$	Great
July	25° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Great
August	26° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Great
September	26° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
October	27° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	28° / 21°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	29° / 23°	High	$$$	Great

Best months May September October April

The year in Rio de Janeiro

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Rio de Janeiro.

Spring Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 27°C · Warming again, quieter shoulder season

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 30°C · Summer begins, New Year's Eve crowds building

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Warm, less rain, comfortable beach days

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 25°C · Dry season, mild and pleasant

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

April ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

June ·May

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

May ·June

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

February ·September ·December

Practical basics

Region: South America
Local currency: BRL
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: 17° – 30°
Strongest months: May, September, October
Good for: beach · culture · nightlife · nature

Events in Rio de Janeiro

Feb Carnival — Samba schools parade through the Sambadrome in Brazil's biggest party.
Sep Rock in Rio — Massive rock and pop festival returns to the city every two years.
Dec Réveillon (New Year’s Eve) — Fireworks over Copacabana Beach draw millions dressed in white.

Every month in Rio de Janeiro

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Rio de Janeiro in January 30° · $$$ Great Rio de Janeiro in February 30° · $$$ Great Rio de Janeiro in March 29° · $$ Great Rio de Janeiro in April 28° · $$ Ideal Rio de Janeiro in May 26° · $$ Ideal Rio de Janeiro in June 25° · $ Great Rio de Janeiro in July 25° · $$ Great Rio de Janeiro in August 26° · $$ Great Rio de Janeiro in September 26° · $$ Ideal Rio de Janeiro in October 27° · $$ Ideal Rio de Janeiro in November 28° · $$ Great Rio de Janeiro in December 29° · $$$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

June — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 53%.

What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 17°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.