Rio de Janeiro in July
Clear skies, but school-holiday crowds
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro.
One of the driest and sunniest months, which is great for viewpoints. Brazilian school holidays push up crowds and hotel prices, especially in the second half of the month.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 17–25°C
- Clear skies, but school-holiday crowds
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Some of the clearest and driest weather of the year.
–Domestic holiday crowds and higher prices.
My tip for July
Visit the big sights early in the morning and book accommodation well ahead.
- viewpoints
- hiking
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Rio de Janeiro, 1st for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Rio de Janeiro in July
- Brazilian school holidays
- July is busier and pricier than the dry-season weather alone suggests. For the same weather with fewer people, aim for May-June or late August.
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Weather
Weather in Rio de Janeiro in July
In July Rio de Janeiro averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 42 mm of rain or snow over 4 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Rio de Janeiro in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- July is a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro overall (1 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Some of the clearest and driest weather of the year. The main downside: Domestic holiday crowds and higher prices.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in July?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 42 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Clear skies, but school-holiday crowds. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C).
- Is Rio de Janeiro crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate-High. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Rio de Janeiro in July?
- Prices are at level 4 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 (July ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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