Best Time to Visit Rio De Janeiro for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

Avoid

January, February, March, April, November, December

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21°C – 27°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Rio De Janeiro?

The best time to visit Rio De Janeiro for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Rio De Janeiro due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Rio De Janeiro

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	186	21.8	79%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	136	17	79%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	31°	144	16.6	80%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	108	14.8	81%	shoulder
May	75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	59	11.8	82%	shoulder
June	79Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	40	9.7	80%	dry
July	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	31	9	78%	dry
August	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	37	9	77%	dry
September	72Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	65	13	78%	shoulder
October	64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	28°	92	18.2	79%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	28°	119	20.6	80%	shoulder
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	30°	177	22.4	80%	wet