🇧🇷 Belém vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Belém, Brazil vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Belém is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 199 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Belém🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high30°C27°C
Hottest monthOctober (32°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (24°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year329130
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, JulyJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Belém

Best around February, March, July. Hottest in October (32°C), coldest lows in July (24°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Belém or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Belém is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Belém or Rio de Janeiro?

Belém is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 199 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Belém vs Rio de Janeiro?

Belém is best around February, March, July; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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