Rio de Janeiro in September
Spring starts to build in September, with warm afternoons, occasional rain and prices still firmly in the off-season bracket.
Is September a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
September is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 26°C.
What’s on in September
- Independence Day (7 September) long weekend
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Rio de Janeiro.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Rio de Janeiro, from our booking partner.
Free cancellation
Free cancellationAffiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes a crowd score or the order of our recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
September is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 26°C.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in September?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 48/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 15 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in September?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 19°C in September, with about 6 wet days across the month.