Rio de Janeiro in August
Winter sun with the crowds gone
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro.
Dry, sunny and mild once the July holidays are over. Good visibility at the viewpoints, relaxed beaches and calmer hotels. A strong choice if you prefer cooler days to summer heat.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–26°C
- Winter sun with the crowds gone
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and manageable crowds.
–Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
My tip for August
Go in the last two weeks of the month for the quietest conditions.
- viewpoints
- walking
- rooftops
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Rio de Janeiro, 1st for weather, 2nd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
See all twelve months for Rio de JaneiroAlso good in August
Weather
Weather in Rio de Janeiro in August
In August Rio de Janeiro averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 44 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Rio de Janeiro in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- August is the best month to visit Rio de Janeiro. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro overall (1 for weather, 2 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Dry weather and manageable crowds. The main downside: Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in August?
- Average highs are around 26°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 44 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Winter sun with the crowds gone. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C).
- Is Rio de Janeiro crowded in August?
- Crowds are low. Low. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Rio de Janeiro in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). $$$. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Ready to book August in Rio de Janeiro?
Dry weather and manageable crowds.
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