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Rio Grande

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rio Grande month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rio Grande are typically April, November and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 10°C), and September the wettest (about 174 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)
January26.821.810511.6
February26.921.77811.3
March25.520.511210.0
April22.817.81268.6
May19.314.21207.2
June16.911.41056.8
July16.010.41227.1
August17.211.41268.0
September18.713.41747.7
October20.815.31189.4
November23.117.48910.9
December25.119.510111.6

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What is being reported around Rio Grande

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People and places shaping Rio Grande

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Past and future events in Rio Grande

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Foundation of Rio Grande

    Founded in 1737 by brigadeiro José da Silva Paes as forte Jesus-Maria-José.

  2. Arrival of the Railway

    Opening of the railway line connecting Rio Grande to Bagé in 1884.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • José da Silva Paes

    Brigadier who founded the city of Rio Grande in 1737 as the fort of Jesus-Maria-José.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Patos Lagoon

    Lagoa dos Patos, connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the nearby channel at Rio Grande.

  • The Fort of Santa Teresa

    Historical landmark and 19th-century fortress located in Rio Grande, Brazil.

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01 · Overview

Rio Grande, in brief

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02 · History

How Rio Grande took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rio Grande

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rio Grande

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rio Grande

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rio Grande

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rio Grande

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08 · Questions

Questions about Rio Grande

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Grande

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01 · Q&A

Where is Rio Grande located and what are its coordinates?

Rio Grande is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -32.0350, -52.0986, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rio Grande?

Rio Grande has a recorded population of approximately 198,935 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rio Grande?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rio Grande include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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