Rio de Janeiro, Brazil All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Rio de Janeiro, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102.5°F (39°C) | November 24, 1986 |
| Record Low | 42.9°F (6°C) | July 19, 2016 |
| Lowest High | 66°F (19°C) | August 18, 1984 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | March 14, 2019 |
| Highest Mean | 89.6°F (32°C) | January 7, 1973 and January 15, 1973 |
| Lowest Mean | 59.4°F (15°C) | June 11, 2016 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.91" (150.1 mm) | April 2, 1977 and March 9, 2018 |
| Max in One Month | 14.45" (367.0 mm) | March 2018 |
| Least in One Month | 0.24" (6.1 mm) | June 1981 |
| Max in One Year | 36.48" (926.7 mm) | 1979 |
| Least in One Year | 36.48" (926.7 mm) | 1979 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 7, 1973 – August 21, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 5, 1973 – June 11, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BARTOLOMEU LISANDRO (146 mi from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
The all-time record high in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 102.5°F (39°C), set on November 24, 1986.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
The all-time record low in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 42.9°F (6°C), set on July 19, 2016.
What is the most rain Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 5.91 inches, on April 2, 1977 and March 9, 2018.
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