Rio de Janeiro in August
August is dry and breezy with the lowest humidity of the year — bad for swimming, excellent for hiking Pedra Bonita or Dois Irmãos before the heat returns.
Is August a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
August is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 26°C.
What’s on in August
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
August is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 26°C.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in August?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 46/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 17 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in August?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 19°C in August, with about 4 wet days across the month.