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Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer above the city and samba in Lapa.
- Best weather
- May to Sep
- Warmest
- Feb, 32°C
- Airport
- GIG
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro for the weather is from May to September, when daytime highs average 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in January (about 11 rainy days) and the least in July.
The warmest month is February, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is July, at around 26°C (80°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night.
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 75°F | 11 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| February | 32°C 90°F | 24°C 76°F | 7 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| March | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 75°F | 8 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 23°C 73°F | 9 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| May Best | 28°C 82°F | 21°C 69°F | 6 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| June Best | 27°C 80°F | 19°C 67°F | 6 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| July Best | 26°C 80°F | 19°C 66°F | 4 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| August Best | 27°C 81°F | 19°C 66°F | 5 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| September Best | 27°C 80°F | 20°C 67°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 21°C 70°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| November | 29°C 85°F | 22°C 72°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| December | 30°C 87°F | 23°C 74°F | 11 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
Long-term averages from Rio de Janeiro (Saúde), 1981–2010. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Rio de Janeiro
Farepop finds fares to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Melbourne 13,200 km · about 17 hours non-stop Sydney 13,500 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Christchurch 11,800 km · about 15 hours non-stop Queenstown 11,800 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Miami 4,200 mi · about 9 hours non-stop Atlanta 4,700 mi · about 10 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 8,200 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop Toronto 8,300 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Bristol 5,700 mi · about 12 hours non-stop London 5,800 mi · about 12 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Lisbon 7,700 km · about 10 hours non-stop Seville 7,800 km · about 10 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Rio de Janeiro: questions
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
For the weather, from May to September, when daytime highs average around 27°C. These are long-term averages from Rio de Janeiro (Saúde), 1981–2010.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has no distinct wet season. January is usually the wettest month, with about 11 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Rio de Janeiro?
Farepop finds fares to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG).
How can I find cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Rio de Janeiro costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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