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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro
Photo: Rafael Rabello de Barros · CC BY-SA 3.0
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CountryBrazil
Best monthsMay–Sep
Nearest airportsSDU · Santos Dumont Airport · 5 km
GIG · Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · 12 km
JDF · Juiz de Fora Airport · 126 km

About

Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

When to go

In Rio de Janeiro the warmest month is February (average high 32°) and the coolest is July (26°). Most rainy days come in January. Best months to visit: May–Sep.

Highlights

From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.

For families with children

Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.

Average monthly temperature (°C)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High323231302827262727282930
Low242424232119191920212223
Rainy days117896645791011

Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

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