Rio de Janeiro in November
November is warm, wet and rising: two public holidays fill the sand at weekends while weekdays remain manageable.
Is November a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
November is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Republic Day (15 November)
- Black Consciousness Day (20 November)
- Beach season restarts in earnest
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
November is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in November?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 60/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 3 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in November?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 22°C in November, with about 10 wet days across the month.