Rio de Janeiro weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in July?
In July, Rio de Janeiro 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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Rio de Janeiro.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min06:33 – 17:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in July
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Rio de Janeiro in July: quick answers
Is Rio de Janeiro hot in July?
Warm rather than hot: in July, daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro average 25 °C and nights cool to about 16 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Yes. In July the sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)