Monthly climate guide
Rio de Janeiro weather in July
With highs near 24°C (76°F) and lows around 18°C (65°F), July feels warm in Rio de Janeiro. Rainfall averages about 30 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- July sits in Rio de Janeiro's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 45%.
- Rio de Janeiro is usually about 2°C warmer than Ilhabela, 240 km away, in July.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 77% less rain than Rio de Janeiro's average.
July is typically Rio de Janeiro's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
30 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
45%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 215 mm | 82% | 65% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 180 mm | 82% | 62% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 74°F | 197 mm | 83% | 71% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 106 mm | 82% | 57% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 68°F | 73 mm | 81% | 58% |
| June | 25°C / 76°F | 19°C / 67°F | 56 mm | 81% | 53% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 18°C / 65°F | 30 mm | 78% | 45% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 65°F | 47 mm | 77% | 46% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 67°F | 73 mm | 77% | 53% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 99 mm | 79% | 69% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 261 mm | 83% | 78% |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 235 mm | 83% | 71% |
What to pack for July
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Our Rio de Janeiro guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding the peak heat and crowds of the December–February summer.
Stick to well-touristed areas and take standard city precautions with valuables — like any major city, it pays to be aware of your surroundings.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro →Other Brazil cities in July
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Rio de Janeiro in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. July is one of the best months for Rio de Janeiro, with highs around 24°C and about 30 mm of rain.
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in July?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Rio de Janeiro typically gets around 30 mm of rain in July — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April to June or September to October, avoiding the peak heat and crowds of the December–February summer.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rio de Janeiro (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.