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Rio de Janeiro in October: weather, sea & travel advice

Rio de Janeiro in October is especially suited to beach holidays, city breaks and family holidays. Days are around 26 °C (warm), and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Zuckerhut und Strand in Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro · OctoberPhoto: Jens Hausherr from Hamburg, Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0

Climate facts

Day
26 °C
Night
20 °C
Sea
22 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Humidity
79 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent84/100
City breakExcellent84/100
ActiveGood66/100
FamilyExcellent84/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
28
J
28
F
28
M
27
A
25
M
24
J
24
J
25
A
25
S
26
O
26
N
27
D
Rainy daysdays
12
J
10
F
10
M
9
A
7
M
6
J
5
J
5
A
7
S
10
O
11
N
12
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Rio de Janeiro in October?

Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 20 °C.

Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in October?

The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in October?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.