Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in September

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in September — 88 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa MartaSeptember climate, side by side

Rio de JaneiroSanta Marta
Comfort score88/100 (A)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high31°C39°C
Avg high / low29° / 20°33° / 25°
Rainfall60 mm234 mm
Rainy days924
Humidity74%83%
Air quality (AQI)7038

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in September — FAQ

Is September better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?
Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in September — 88 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in September?
In September, Rio de Janeiro averages 29°C high / 20°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 234 mm.