Weather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August
In an average August, Rio de Janeiro sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2005-08-30
Lowest
16°C
1999-08-15
Low
Highest
22°C
2023-08-24
Lowest
12°C
1983-08-07
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2005-08-30
Lowest
12°C
1983-08-07
Humidity
Highest
19.2 g/m³
2004-08-28
Lowest
9.8 g/m³
2011-08-04
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2016-08-21
Lowest
9 km/h
2002-08-07
Precip
Wettest
162 mm
2003
Driest
11 mm
1988
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