01Weather
Rio de Janeiro weather in July
Afternoons in July average 26.2 °C (79 °F) and nights cool to 17.3 °C (63 °F). Compared with June it is 0.8 °C cooler; August is 0.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 30 °C / 86 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 22 °C / 72 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 15 °C / 59 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 3.3 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 33.8 °C / 12.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 06:34 | 17:19 | 10.7 h |
| 15 July | 06:33 | 17:24 | 10.9 h |
| 31 July | 06:27 | 17:31 | 11.1 h |
Daylight grows by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Sao_Paulo).
03Crowds
How busy Rio de Janeiro is in July
busy The main sights are busy in July. What drives it:
- Brazilian winter school holidays
- dry season
- whale season at Búzios
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
No public holidays in Brazil fall in July, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Rio de Janeiro in July
Every year in July
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Winter school holidays | July | holiday |
07Packing
What to pack for Rio de Janeiro in July
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- something for heat: 3 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
July is dry and comfortable, with afternoons around 26 °C and cool evenings near 19 °C, Brazilian winter school holidays bringing domestic families and the whale migration visible at Búzios up the coast. Hotels fill at weekends but rates remain below summer. Rain falls on about five days. The surf at Arpoador and Prainha is at its winter best.
The Rio International Film Festival is in October; July brings the Rio Gastronomia food festival and the ArtRio fair in September. The Maracanã hosts the Brazilian championship weekly. The sea is around 22 °C. Daylight grows slowly past eleven hours. For the dry, quiet month with the lowest sea temperatures, see August.
09Compare
Rio de Janeiro month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 °C | 24 °C | – | – | very busy | Mixed |
| February | 31 °C | 24 °C | – | – | very busy | Mixed |
| March | 31 °C | 23 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| April | 29 °C | 21 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| May | 28 °C | 19 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 27 °C | 18 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| July | 26 °C | 17 °C | – | – | busy | Excellent |
| August | 26 °C | 18 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| September | 27 °C | 20 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 27 °C | 21 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| November | 28 °C | 22 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 30 °C | 23 °C | – | – | very busy | Good |
Not sure about July? See the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires in July | 15 °C | 8 |
| Miami in July | 33 °C | 14 |
| Cancún in July | 32 °C | – |
| Orlando in July | 33 °C | 13 |
| Lisbon in July | 28 °C | 0 |
| New York City in July | 31 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Rio de Janeiro in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
July is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Daytime highs average 26 °C (79 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Expect warm days around 26 °C (79 °F) and nights near 17 °C (63 °F). One July in ten brings afternoons above 30 °C, and one in ten stays below 22 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in July?
July in Rio de Janeiro, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Rio de Janeiro crowded in July?
The main sights are busy in July. Main drivers: Brazilian winter school holidays; dry season; whale season at Búzios.
What time does it get dark in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 17:24 and rises at 06:33, giving 10.9 hours of daylight.