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Travelling to Rio de Janeiro
Lapa, street samba and a world-famous Carnival. Best time: from February to May · hotels from €60/night.
When to go to Rio de Janeiro?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 26° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
| Rain mm | 155 | 127 | 133 | 85 | 59 | 38 | 40 | 63 | 59 | 90 | 130 | 132 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Rio de Janeiro?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €60/night | €155/night | Ibis · Mercure · Holiday Inn Express |
| Comfort | €95/night | €250/night | Hilton Copacabana · Sheraton Grand Rio · Pestana Rio |
| Boutique | €150/night | €400/night | Santa Teresa Hotel MGallery · Janeiro Hotel · La Suite by Dussol |
| Luxury | €320/night | €950/night | Belmond Copacabana Palace · Fairmont Rio · Fasano Rio |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Lapa, Copacabana, Ipanema.
Highlights: Carnaval (February, March) · Réveillon Copacabana (December, January).
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