🇪🇨 Cuenca (EC) vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Cuenca (EC), Ecuador vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rio de Janeiro is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 157 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇨 Cuenca (EC)🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high
18°C
27°C
Hottest month
November · 19°C
January · 30°C
Coldest monthAugust (9°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year
287
130
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Best months to visitAugust, September, NovemberJune, July, August

🇪🇨 Cuenca (EC)

Best around August, September, November. Hottest in November (19°C), coldest lows in August (9°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cuenca (EC) or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Rio de Janeiro is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cuenca (EC) or Rio de Janeiro?

Cuenca (EC) is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 157 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cuenca (EC) vs Rio de Janeiro?

Cuenca (EC) is best around August, September, November; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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