AI-generatedIpanema District at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 1,040 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Ipanema District
Ipanema District 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 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Ipanema District is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
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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 05:07–05:51 · evening 17:26–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:58–05:07 · evening 18:10–18:19
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.
What is the weather like in Ipanema District in October?
In October, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 35 min05:21 – 17:56
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ipanema District
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 23.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ipanema District ranges from 21.4 °C in August to 25.4 °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 24.0 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.2° | 23.2° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.4° | 24.0° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 24.9° | 23.9° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.6° | 22.5° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.6° | 21.6° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.9° | 21.2° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.4° | 20.4° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.4° | 20.3° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 21.9° | 20.5° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 22.5° | 21.4° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 24.0° | 22.8° | 25.2° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Ipanema District
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Ipanema District, 46 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Ipanema District
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 it, 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.
Rain in Ipanema District: 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.
In October, Ipanema District has about 12 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ipanema District
How breezy and how cloudy Ipanema District 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.
In October, the wind in Ipanema District typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Ipanema District: mostly cloudy, with about 5.8 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 and humidity in Ipanema District
How often the day gets hot in Ipanema District (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ipanema District has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ipanema District
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (16°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 233 days a year, mostly from September to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 31° | 23° | 25.2° | 6.6 h | 16 | 163 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 31° | 23° | 25.2° | 6.9 h | 13 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 30° | 23° | 25.4° | 6.4 h | 15 | 118 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 28° | 21° | 24.9° | 6.3 h | 11 | 82 |
| MayMay | 79 | 26° | 18° | 23.6° | 5.7 h | 10 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 25° | 17° | 22.6° | 5.6 h | 7 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 25° | 16° | 21.9° | 5.7 h | 7 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 26° | 17° | 21.4° | 6.3 h | 7 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 27° | 18° | 21.4° | 5.9 h | 9 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 28° | 20° | 21.9° | 5.8 h | 12 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 28° | 21° | 22.5° | 5.7 h | 15 | 115 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 30° | 22° | 24.0° | 6.6 h | 15 | 136 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
22.98° S, 43.20° W · 29 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Best time to visit Ipanema District
The best time to visit Ipanema District is from April to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is January with 163 mm.
Ipanema District through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ipanema District in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Ipanema District in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ipanema District for you.
Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ipanema District
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Ipanema District: score 81 against 71. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 3 °C warmer in April. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 81better |
| Day high | 28° | 28° |
| Night low | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 21.9° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Muggy days | 21better | 26 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Ipanema District month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January31° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In January, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 163 mm. On about 19 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 Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in January78February31° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In February, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in February75March30° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In March, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 15 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 Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in March81April28° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In April, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in April79May26° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In May, Ipanema District is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in May80June25° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In June, Ipanema District is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in June77July25° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In July, Ipanema District is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in July77August26° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In August, Ipanema District is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in August73September27° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In September, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in September71October28° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in October69November28° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
Ipanema District in November76December30° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In December, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.
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Ipanema District vs. Rio de Janeiro
In October the holiday weather in Ipanema District and Rio de Janeiro is about equally good (score 71 vs. 71). During the day it is about as warm in Rio de Janeiro as in Ipanema District. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ipanema District | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Ipanema District ranks 6 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4Belo Horizonte27°75
- 5João Pessoa29°27°75
- 6Ipanema DistrictThis page28°22°71
- 7Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
Planning a trip to Ipanema District
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ipanema District 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.
Ipanema District has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 71).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.6 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 40 min
- Distance
- 9,270 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ipanema District
When is the best time to visit Ipanema District?
The best time to visit Ipanema District 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 Ipanema District?
The sea temperature in Ipanema District ranges from 21.4 °C in August to 25.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ipanema District in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ipanema District?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Ipanema District?
Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is January with 163 mm. The driest month is June with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ipanema District get?
Ipanema District gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.9 hours a day; in June there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ipanema District in?
Ipanema District uses the time zone America/Sao_Paulo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ipanema District?
A nonstop flight from London to Ipanema District takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,270 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ipanema District?
Ipanema District has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 76.
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