Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
November
Summer returns with rain — prices rising ahead of Carnival season.
Worth considering
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Rio de Janeiro — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
28.8°C
Low
21.6°C
Rain
180mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Rio de Janeiro
Weather
Average
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Samba school rehearsals open to the public: the best way to experience Carnival culture before the event
- ↑Beach and outdoor nightlife fully reactivated
- ↑Prices still below December–February peak
What you sacrifice
- ↓180mm: heavy summer rains returning — plan around mornings
- ↓Humidity (77%) and heat (29°C) increasingly uncomfortable for intensive sightseeing
- ↓Accommodation prices rising toward Carnival peak
How November compares to June (best month)
| Factor | November | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 5 | 8 |
| Crowds | 5 | 9 |
November in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rio de Janeiro, not across destinations. Methodology →