Rio de Janeiro in November
Hot again, with holiday long weekends
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Rio de Janeiro — with trade-offs.
The summer pattern is back: hot, humid, with regular storms. Long weekends around national holidays can fill beaches and hotels, and prices begin to climb toward December.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–28°C
- Hot again, with holiday long weekends
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea and long days before the peak.
–Humidity, storms and rising prices.
My tip for November
Book early for any long weekend and aim for early-December dates before the Réveillon rush.
- beaches
- nightlife
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Rio de Janeiro, 8th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Rio de Janeiro in November
In November Rio de Janeiro averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 98 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Rio de Janeiro in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- November is a reasonable month in Rio de Janeiro — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro overall (8 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and long days before the peak. The main downside: Humidity, storms and rising prices.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in November?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 98 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Hot again, with holiday long weekends. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C).
- Is Rio de Janeiro crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Rio de Janeiro in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). $$$. 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 (November ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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Warm sea and long days before the peak.
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