Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

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Prices double at Carnaval and New Year; May to September is mild and cheaper.

Rio de Janeiro month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	30°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Carnaval
March	Mixed	30°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	28°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	26°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Great	25°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Great	25°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Great	26°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Great	25°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Great	26°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Good	28°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
December	Good	29°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Réveillon

Flights to Rio de Janeiro are usually cheapest in May–October. The catch: October is rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.

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When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is May–September. Prices double at Carnaval and New Year; May to September is mild and cheaper.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Rio de Janeiro busiest?

Rio de Janeiro is busiest in December–February.

What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and June the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is October–April.