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

In October, Rio de Janeiro averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 138 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 329 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in October

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in October — 78 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

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

	Rio de Janeiro	Santa Marta
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	32°C	38°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	138 mm	329 mm
Rainy days	17	26
Humidity	78%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	66	34

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in October — FAQ

Is October better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in October — 78 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in October?: In October, Rio de Janeiro averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 138 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 329 mm.