Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro in August
August is not among the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro (rank 5 of 12, score 85/100). The best months are June, July, May.
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Is August the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, August places #5 with a score of 85/100. The recommended months are June, July, May.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | 25.2°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 61.1/100 | moderate rainfall (74 mm over ~13 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 93/100 | very sunny (9.3 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 25.2°C / low 18.2°C, 74 mm rain, 9.3 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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