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Armação dos Búzios weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Armação dos Búzios at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Feb · 29°
Warmest sea
Mar · 24.9°
Sunshine a year
2,390 h
Rain a year
1,235 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Armação dos Búzios

Armação dos Búzios has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Armação dos Búzios is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Armação dos Búzios

The best time to visit Armação dos Búzios is from April to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 188 mm.

Armação dos Búzios through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Armação dos Búzios in the dry season

Apr – Oct

78

Good

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 65 rainy days in all

Armação dos Búzios in the rainy season

Nov – Mar

75

Good

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 75 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Apr – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Armação dos Búzios for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – April

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

72

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 23°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 26°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 22°

05:1617:51

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:02–05:45 · evening 17:21–18:05
Blue hour
Morning 04:53–05:02 · evening 18:05–18:13

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Armação dos Búzios compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.6 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°26°
Night-time low20°21°
Sea22°22°
Daylight12.3 h12.9 h

What is the weather like in Armação dos Búzios in October?

In October, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 35 min05:16 – 17:51
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
65 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %44 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Armação dos Búzios

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Armação dos Búzios: score 82 against 72. In February, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in February. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Armação dos Búzios
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score7282better
Daytime high26°29°
Night-time low20°24°
Sea21.8°24.1°
Sunshine6.2 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall93 mmbetter125 mm
Muggy days23better28

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Armação dos Búzios month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

77January28° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h

In January, Armação dos Búzios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in January
82February29° · Sea 24° · 7.3 h

In February, Armação dos Búzios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 125 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in February
77March29° · Sea 25° · 6.8 h

In March, Armação dos Búzios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 148 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in March
82April28° · Sea 25° · 6.7 h

In April, Armação dos Búzios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in April
81May26° · Sea 24° · 6.2 h

In May, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in May
82June25° · Sea 23° · 6.2 h

In June, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in June
78July25° · Sea 22° · 6.1 h

In July, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in July
79August25° · Sea 22° · 6.7 h

In August, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in August
74September25° · Sea 21° · 6.4 h

In September, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in September
72October26° · Sea 22° · 6.2 h

In October, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in October
68November26° · Sea 23° · 6.1 h

In November, Armação dos Búzios is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 167 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in November
73December28° · Sea 24° · 6.8 h

In December, Armação dos Búzios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 188 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Armação dos Búzios.

Armação dos Búzios in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Armação dos Búzios

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (19°), the warmest in February (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 270 days a year, mostly from September to June.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 26°Night 20°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7728°24°23.7°7.1 h15169
FebruaryFeb8229°24°24.1°7.3 h12125
MarchMar7729°24°24.9°6.8 h15148
AprilApr8228°23°24.9°6.7 h1283
MayMay8126°21°23.7°6.2 h1066
JuneJun8225°19°22.8°6.2 h743
JulyJul7825°19°22.1°6.1 h742
AugustAug7925°19°21.5°6.7 h745
SeptemberSep7425°19°21.3°6.4 h964
OctoberOct7226°20°21.8°6.2 h1293
NovemberNov6826°21°22.5°6.1 h16167
DecemberDec7328°23°23.6°6.8 h17188

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

22.75° S, 41.88° W · 9 m · America/Sao_Paulo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Armação dos Búzios

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.9 – 22.8 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.8°8 in 10 years 20.9° – 22.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Armação dos Búzios ranges from 21.3 °C in September to 24.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 23.6 and 26.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan23.7°22.5°24.7°pleasant
FebruaryFeb24.1°22.7°25.3°pleasant
MarchMar24.9°23.6°26.0°pleasant
AprilApr24.9°24.5°25.3°pleasant
MayMay23.7°22.9°24.5°pleasant
JuneJun22.8°21.9°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul22.1°21.3°22.7°refreshing
AugustAug21.5°20.8°22.5°refreshing
SeptemberSep21.3°20.6°22.3°refreshing
OctoberOct21.8°20.9°22.8°refreshing
NovemberNov22.5°21.5°23.5°refreshing
DecemberDec23.6°23.0°24.5°pleasant
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Armação dos Búzios

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,390 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 6.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 12.6 hShare of daylight 49 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Armação dos Búzios, 49 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Armação dos Búzios: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,235 mm on 140 days
Wettest month
Dec · 188 mm
Driest month
Jul · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 93 mm

In October, Armação dos Búzios has about 12 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Armação dos Búzios

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Armação dos Búzios

How breezy and how cloudy Armação dos Búzios is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Mar · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Armação dos Búzios typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Aug – Nov.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
54 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 71 %
OctoberCloud cover 65 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Armação dos Búzios: mostly cloudy, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Armação dos Búzios

How often the day gets hot in Armação dos Búzios (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
26 days
Hottest month
Feb · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 26 °C

In October, Armação dos Búzios has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Armação dos Búzios

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Armação dos Búzios in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Armação dos Búzios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    Excellent

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    79

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    72

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    75

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 35 min
Distance
9,190 km
Time zone
UTC−3
Jet lag
About 3 days (4 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Brazil

Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Language
Portuguese
Sockets
Type C, N · 127 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+55

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Armação dos Búzios vs Cabo Frio

In October the holiday weather in Armação dos Búzios and Cabo Frio is about equally good (score 72 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Cabo Frio as in Armação dos Búzios. The sea is about equally warm.

Armação dos Búzios vs Cabo Frio, in October
in OctoberArmação dos BúziosCabo Frio
Holiday weather score7271
Daytime high26°26°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberArmação dos Búzios 26°Cabo Frio 26°
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In October, Armação dos Búzios ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Guarapari29°23°75
  2. 2Cabo Frio26°22°74
  3. 3Armação dos BúziosThis page26°22°72
  4. 4Itaguaí29°22°72
  5. 5Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
  6. 6Ipanema29°22°71
  7. 7Angra dos Reis25°23°65
  8. 8Ubatuba25°23°65
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Frequently asked questions about Armação dos Búzios

When is the best time to visit Armação dos Búzios?

The best time to visit Armação dos Búzios is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Armação dos Búzios?

The sea temperature in Armação dos Búzios ranges from 21.3 °C in September to 24.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Armação dos Búzios in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Armação dos Búzios?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.

When does it rain most in Armação dos Búzios?

The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 188 mm. The driest month is July with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Armação dos Búzios get?

Armação dos Búzios gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.3 hours a day; in July there are 6.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Armação dos Búzios in?

Armação dos Búzios is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Armação dos Búzios?

A nonstop flight from London to Armação dos Búzios takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,190 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Armação dos Búzios?

Armação dos Búzios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 81, summer holidays 79, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 75.