Month guide · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro in June
What June is really like in Rio de Janeiro: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Mild winter weather with some of the clearest skies of the year; June festivals bring bonfires, corn dishes and quentão (spiced hot cachaça).
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 10th-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 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (26°C (79°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Festas Juninas — June festivals with quadrilha dancing and corn dishes (June–July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa and the bonde tram
The yellow bonde tram climbs from its station near Carioca in Centro across the top of the Lapa Arches and up into Santa Teresa's cobbled streets.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Art
Nature · Tijuca Forest
Tijuca National Park
Hire a local guide for longer hikes such as Pedra da Gávea, carry plenty of water and stick to well-used trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Free
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Garden · Jardim Botânico
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
Founded in 1808 by the Portuguese prince regent Dom João, the garden is known for its avenue of imperial palms, its orchid and bromeliad collections and the view of Christ the Redeemer above the trees.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Gallery · Praça Mauá
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
Take the lift to the rooftop terrace first, then work down through the galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rio de Janeiro.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
It is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Mild winter weather with some of the clearest skies of the year; June festivals bring bonfires, corn dishes and quentão (spiced hot cachaça).
+How warm is Rio de Janeiro in June?
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 June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.