Rio de Janeiro in October
The rains return in October and so does the humidity, but the beaches stay pleasantly uncrowded on any day that isn’t a holiday weekend.
Is October a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
October is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday (12 October)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
October is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in October?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 54/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 9 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in October?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 21°C in October, with about 9 wet days across the month.