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Rio de Janeiro

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rio de Janeiro month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rio de Janeiro are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 18°C), and January the wettest (about 154 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.124.015410.4
February30.224.012610.3
March29.223.513310.6
April27.421.88610.0
May25.720.0599.3
June25.118.8389.1
July24.618.0409.1
August24.918.0639.0
September26.319.5599.8
October26.520.6899.1
November26.821.01309.9
December28.822.713210.6

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What is being reported around Rio de Janeiro

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01 · Overview

Rio de Janeiro, in brief

Rio de Janeiro is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Rio de Janeiro took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rio de Janeiro

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rio de Janeiro

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rio de Janeiro

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rio de Janeiro

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rio de Janeiro

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08 · Questions

Questions about Rio de Janeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio de Janeiro

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Rio de Janeiro located and what are its coordinates?

Rio de Janeiro is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.9064, -43.1822 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a recorded population of approximately 6,747,815 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rio de Janeiro?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rio de Janeiro include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rio de Janeiro?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Rio de Janeiro, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.