Month guide · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro in July
What July is really like in Rio de Janeiro: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Donatas Dabravolskas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Winter school holidays bring Brazilian families; days are warm, evenings cool and the sea is at its coolest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Rio de Janeiro: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:24
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Spring (September–November). Rising temperatures, more rain from October and moderate prices before the summer rush.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Festas Julinas — the June festivals continue into July
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Maracanã
Maracanã Stadium
Buy match tickets through the clubs' official sales or a reputable tour operator, and take the Metrô to Maracanã station rather than driving.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours for a tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Kids
Landmark · Lapa
Selarón Steps
Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón covered these 215 steps between Lapa and Santa Teresa with more than 2,000 tiles collected from over 60 countries, working on them from 1990 until his death in 2013.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
Museum · Praça Mauá
Museum of Tomorrow
Pair it with the Museu de Arte do Rio across Praça Mauá and ride the VLT tram back to Centro.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Photo spot
Aquarium · Gamboa
AquaRio
Billed as the largest marine aquarium in South America when it opened in 2016, AquaRio holds sharks, rays and Brazilian coastal species in tanks that include a walk-through tunnel.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rio de Janeiro.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and August–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rio de Janeiro in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
It is a shoulder-season month. Winter school holidays bring Brazilian families; days are warm, evenings cool and the sea is at its coolest.
+How warm is Rio de Janeiro in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.