Rio de Janeiro Weather

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) has a tropical monsoon climate according to the Köppen climate classification and is often characterized by long periods of rain from December to March. The temperature occasionally reaches over 40°C (104°F) in inland areas of the city, and extreme max temperatures above 30°C (86°F) can happen every month. In the main tourist areas (south side, where the beaches are situated), the temperature is moderated by the cool sea-breezes from the ocean.

Average Temperatures