Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the capital city of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It serves as one of the major urban centers of the country, positioned within the Rio de Janeiro region.

The city is the second-most-populous city in Brazil, following São Paulo. As of 2025, it has a population of approximately 13 million people and ranks as the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

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When to go to Rio de Janeiro

Warmest: January and February (30°C). Driest: July (7 wet days).

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January30°C24°C155 mm15
February30°C24°C127 mm14
March29°C24°C133 mm13
April27°C22°C85 mm12
May26°C20°C59 mm9
June25°C19°C38 mm9
July25°C18°C40 mm7
August25°C18°C63 mm10
September26°C19°C59 mm8
October27°C21°C90 mm15
November27°C21°C130 mm15
December29°C23°C132 mm15

Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.

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