Rio de Janeiro weather in August

August in Rio de Janeiro: warm, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro · #259 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rio de Janeiro climate normals — August

Daytime high26°C / 79°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall67 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 62°F
Sunshine8.2 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)68🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Rio de Janeiro in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
August in Rio de Janeiro: warm, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Rio de Janeiro on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in August?
In August, Rio de Janeiro averages a daily high of 26°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 67.3 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rio de Janeiro in August?
Rio de Janeiro has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in August.

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