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Rio de Janeiro

22°

Overcast

High: 22° · Low: 19° · Feels like 25°

Rain expected around 15:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 41% 21°
14:00 33% 22°
15:00 29% 22°
16:00 33% 22°
17:00 41% 22°
18:00 45% 21°
19:00 41% 21°
20:00 33% 21°
21:00 25% 21°
22:00 17% 21°
23:00 8% 21°
00:00 2% 20°
01:00 · 20°
02:00 · 20°
03:00 · 20°
04:00 · 19°
05:00 · 19°
06:00 · 20°
07:00 · 20°
08:00 · 20°
09:00 · 21°
10:00 · 22°
11:00 · 22°
12:00 · 23°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    25° / 21°
    Precipitation
    6 mm · 100%
    Wind
    14 km/h E
    UV index
    2 · Low
    Sun
    6:33 / 17:17

Details

Air quality
23 Fair
PM2.5 19 · PM10 20

Rio de Janeiro's Climate

Rio de Janeiro has a hot, humid tropical coastal climate that keeps its beaches sun-drenched year-round. Summers (December to March) are hot and sticky, often 30-35°C with high humidity and heavy afternoon thunderstorms that can occasionally trigger flooding and landslides. Winters (June to August) are warm and more comfortable at around 22-26°C, with less rain. The UV index stays very strong all year. This page provides an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics for humidity, wind, UV index and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

What are the hottest months in Rio de Janeiro?

December to March is the hottest, with temperatures of 30-35°C and high humidity that can push the feels-like reading above 40°C.

When is Rio's rainy season?

Rain is heaviest in summer, December to March, with strong afternoon thunderstorms that can cause local flooding and hillside landslides.

Is winter cold in Rio?

No. Winter from June to August stays warm and pleasant, with daytime highs of 22-26°C, and it is the driest, most comfortable time of year.

When is the best time for the beach in Rio?

The beaches are good year-round, but the cooler dry season from May to September is most comfortable, with less rain and lower humidity; always use sun protection as UV is very high.

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Updated: 4:55:55 PM