Avg high
26°C
Avg low
21°C
Rainfall
93 mm
Rain days
15.2
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Daylight
12.5 h
What to pack for Rio de Janeiro in October
- t-shirts and light layers
- a light jacket for evenings
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
- expect humid, sticky conditions
Humidity averages 83%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.
How October compares
Best months in Rio de Janeiro: May–September. See the full best time to visit Rio de Janeiro guide.
Rio de Janeiro in October: the details
In October, Rio de Janeiro sees average daytime highs of 26°C (80°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (69°F). Rainfall totals roughly 93 mm across 15.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.3 hours per day with 12.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 83%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (-22.91, -43.18) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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