Month guide · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro in October
What October is really like in Rio de Janeiro: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Warming up with more frequent showers; the international film festival brings screenings across the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 9th-warmest month in Rio de Janeiro: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:20
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Summer (December–March). Hot and humid, often above 30°C, with afternoon storms, the busiest beaches and Carnival and New Year's Eve, when prices peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Festival do Rio — international film festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rio de Janeiro.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 20°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
It is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Warming up with more frequent showers; the international film festival brings screenings across the city.
+How warm is Rio de Janeiro in October?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.