Rio de Janeiro in July
Winter here means 25°C and almost no rain; the sea is cool enough that the beaches thin out even while the city fills with Brazilian families.
Is July a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
July is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in July
- Brazilian school winter holidays — a domestic travel bump
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
July is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in July?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 52/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 11 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in July?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 18°C in July, with about 4 wet days across the month.