Rio de Janeiro in October

Warm; good month for both mountains and beaches.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatHeat eases; fewer crowds.
• MayGreatDry and mild; clearer views.
• JuneGreatMild, dry; sea is cool.
• JulyGreatDry, mild; school holidays fill hotels.

• Rio de JaneiroHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Rio and the Southeast coast, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande, São Paulofine

  Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 68–79 °F (20–26 °C) winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.

Crowds · Brazil overall

Medium

Prices · Brazil overall

Medium

Brazil overall: Warm and bright; Northeast beaches at their best; Amazon low water.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rio de Janeiro, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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