Measurements:
°C
°F
Rio de Janeiro
76°F
S 6 mph
Feels like: 80°F
Precip: 5%
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Rio de Janeiro Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+76.2°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in August: 77.8°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in August: 69.8°F
Average water temperature in August: 73.8°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

August 18 76.2°F August 13 76.0°F
August 17 75.4°F August 12 76.2°F
August 16 75.2°F August 11 76.8°F
August 15 76.0°F August 10 77.0°F
August 14 75.2°F August 09 77.2°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data for the last three years for Rio de Janeiro the highest average sea water temperature was in February, January and March.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in February

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in February 2026 for Rio de Janeiro was 85.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 83.2°F and 88.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in January

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in January 2026 for Rio de Janeiro was 83.4°F. The maximum and minimum values were 81.0°F and 85.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in March

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in March 2026 for Rio de Janeiro was 81.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 77.4°F and 86.6°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro
The most sunny months:
July 20 days
August 19 days
June 18 days
The most warm months:
February 92.5 °F
January 91.2 °F
March 90.4 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
February 83.2 °F
January 82.6 °F
March 82.2 °F
The most cold months:
August 82.3 °F
June 82.4 °F
July 82.6 °F
The most rainy months:
November 9 days
December 8 days
January 7 days
The most windy months:
October 7 mph
September 7 mph
November 7 mph

Rio de Janeiro on the Weather Map

24 Hours Weather Forecast
Rio de Janeiro
Local time: 07:39
18 aug, tuesday
0900 76°F
S
6 mph
1200 84°F
W
4 mph
1500 82°F
W
9 mph
1800 76°F
W
8 mph
2100 76°F
SW
5 mph
19 aug, wednesday
0000 76°F
S
4 mph
0300 74°F
S
6 mph
0600 72°F
S
7 mph