Monthly climate guide
Rio de Janeiro weather in November
Expect warm weather in Rio de Janeiro in November: afternoons reach about 26°C (79°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Around 261 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as October and 2°C cooler than December.
What stands out in November
- Rain is above Rio de Janeiro's usual level, by about 99%.
- This is rainy-season territory in Rio de Janeiro: short, heavy downpours are typical.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Humidity near 83% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
26°C
79°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
261 mm
very wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
78%
cloud · often cloudy
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 November
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is November 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 November
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Rio de Janeiro in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
November is one of the wetter months in Rio de Janeiro, with about 261 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in November?
Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in November?
Rio de Janeiro typically gets around 261 mm of rain in November — very wet. It's usually the wettest 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.