Rio de Janeiro · Month comparison
June vs July
June ranks #1 overall vs July at #2. Southern Hemisphere winter: ideal conditions, almost no rain, and the city is yours.
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Southern Hemisphere winter: ideal conditions, almost no rain, and the city is yours.
- ↑Only 51mm of rain and reliable sunshine: the most predictable weather of the year
- ↑25°C: warm enough for everything — beaches, hiking Tijuca, Sugarloaf, and Christ the Redeemer — without oppressive humidity
July
#2 of 12 months
Best match
Brazilian school holidays bring domestic tourism — busier than June but still far better than summer.
- ↑48mm: driest month of the year — near-certain blue skies every day
- ↑Rock in Rio (every two years) and other major music events bring domestic crowds
| Factor | June | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 8 |
| Events score | 5 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 25.3°C | 25.1°C |
| Monthly rain | 51mm | 48mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 7.2hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Most visitors don't know this is Rio's best weather: you may be explaining to friends why you chose June
- ↓Beach crowd much thinner — if you want the Ipanema energy, July or August is better
- ↓Some cultural events and outdoor performances are concentrated in summer
July trade-offs
- ↓Brazilian school holidays push domestic visitor numbers up — beaches less empty than June
- ↓Some accommodation prices tick up slightly from June levels
- ↓International tourists still largely absent: guided tour availability can be limited
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