What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in August?

In August, Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 192 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in August

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in August — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta — August climate, side by side

	Rio de Janeiro	Santa Marta
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	28°C	39°C
Avg high / low	27° / 18°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	60 mm	192 mm
Rainy days	9	20
Humidity	76%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	68	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in August — FAQ

Is August better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in August — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in August?: In August, Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 192 mm.