Rio de Janeiro
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 | 24.0 | 154 | 10.4 |
| February | 30.2 | 24.0 | 126 | 10.3 |
| March | 29.2 | 23.5 | 133 | 10.6 |
| April | 27.4 | 21.8 | 86 | 10.0 |
| May | 25.7 | 20.0 | 59 | 9.3 |
| June | 25.1 | 18.8 | 38 | 9.1 |
| July | 24.6 | 18.0 | 40 | 9.1 |
| August | 24.9 | 18.0 | 63 | 9.0 |
| September | 26.3 | 19.5 | 59 | 9.8 |
| October | 26.5 | 20.6 | 89 | 9.1 |
| November | 26.8 | 21.0 | 130 | 9.9 |
| December | 28.8 | 22.7 | 132 | 10.6 |
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People and places shaping Rio de Janeiro
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Research updated Thursday, October 22, 2026Past and future events in Rio de Janeiro
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Previously
- 2026 Rio de Janeiro general election
Held on 4 October 2026 in the state of Rio de Janeiro to elect a Governor, Vice-Governor, Senators, and representatives.
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01 · OverviewRio de Janeiro, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rio de Janeiro took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rio de Janeiro
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rio de Janeiro
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rio de Janeiro
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rio de Janeiro
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rio de Janeiro
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio de Janeiro
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01 · Q&AWhere 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 monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat 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.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rio de Janeiro?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rio de Janeiro include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rio de Janeiro?
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