Weather in Rio de Janeiro in June

How June compares

June is the 11th warmest month of the year in Rio de Janeiro and ranks 93rd of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Rio de Janeiro is 5.5°C warmer by day and 6.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Rio de Janeiro peaks at 25.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.9°C or more. About 54% of days top 25°C and 1 in 23 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.9°C; one night in ten drops to 15.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 32.4°C (1992-06-06) and the coldest night 11.3°C (2009-06-04).

Rain in June

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 47 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2013 with 87 mm, the driest 2000 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 81%.

Sea temperature in June

The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.9°C to 23.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in February (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:31 and sets about 17:15 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 46%.

Is June a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain. The best months for Rio de Janeiro on our scoring are August, June, July; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm days, with a cooler edge after dark

Rio in June suits travellers who want warmth for spending time outdoors rather than persistent high heat. The average daytime high is 5.5°C above London's, and 54% of days reach 25°C. Days reaching 30°C are uncommon, so very hot weather is not the main reason to choose this month. Light clothing should work well during the day, though midday can still feel hot, particularly with humidity at 81%. Bring a light jumper or jacket for evenings: the average low is around 18°C, and colder nights can feel noticeably fresher. June is among Rio's cooler months, but that is a relative judgement, not a warning to expect British-style chill throughout.

Enough sunshine for outdoor plans, but keep them flexible

Expect some rain rather than a reliably dry holiday. June has about 7 rainy days, so a light waterproof is useful and weather-dependent plans are best kept movable. That does not mean those days are complete washouts, but you should not assume the rest will be cloudless either. Sunshine averages about 5.7 hours within 10.6 hours of daylight, leaving scope for outdoor time without promising uninterrupted blue skies. Put your most weather-sensitive plans on brighter days and avoid making every day depend on beach weather. The combination of warmth, some sunshine and some rain suits a flexible trip better than a holiday built entirely around sunbathing.