Nilópolis
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nilópolis month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nilópolis are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 16°C), and January the wettest (about 210 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 23.4 | 210 | 9.8 |
| February | 32.4 | 23.3 | 177 | 9.7 |
| March | 31.5 | 22.7 | 163 | 10.2 |
| April | 29.0 | 20.8 | 84 | 9.6 |
| May | 27.3 | 18.5 | 59 | 9.1 |
| June | 26.5 | 17.2 | 38 | 8.8 |
| July | 26.3 | 16.4 | 29 | 9.0 |
| August | 27.0 | 16.8 | 55 | 8.7 |
| September | 29.5 | 18.9 | 58 | 9.4 |
| October | 29.3 | 20.3 | 103 | 8.5 |
| November | 29.3 | 20.5 | 169 | 9.2 |
| December | 31.3 | 22.3 | 176 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewNilópolis, in brief
Nilópolis
Nilópolis is a municipality in Brazil, located in the southwestern region of the Rio de Janeiro state, bordering São João de Meriti, Mesquita, and Rio de Janeiro. The municipality was named after Nilo Peçanha, a President of Brazil.
Covering a total area of 19.39 km2, Nilópolis stands as the smallest municipality in the Rio de Janeiro state. A portion of this territory corresponds to Gericinó's Natural Park, while the remaining space accommodates a population of 162,693 inhabitants living across an area of 9 km2. Officially, the population density exceeds 8,120 inhabitants/km2. When calculated exclusively against the 9 km2 occupied portion, it becomes the most densely populated city in Brazil with more than 17,400 inhabitants/km2, surpassing São João de Meriti, which currently maintains a population density of 12,897 inhabitants/km2.
Transportation and transit within the municipality are supported by bus companies owned by the city, such as Nilopolitana Cavalcanti & Cia, as well as external operators serving the population. Rail connections are provided by two train stations located along SuperVia's Japeri Line: the Nilópolis Station situated in the city center and the Olinda Station in the Olinda neighborhood.
Cultural life in the municipality features the Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Beija-Flor de Nilópolis. This institution stands out as one of the most successful samba schools and regularly serves as a top contender for winning the carnival parade in Rio.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nilópolis
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nilópolis located and what are its coordinates?
Nilópolis is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.8075, -43.4139, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nilópolis?
Nilópolis has a recorded population of approximately 155,500 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nilópolis?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nilópolis include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nilópolis?
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