🇧🇷 Curitiba vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Curitiba, Brazil 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 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 44 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Curitiba🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high22°C27°C
Hottest monthJanuary (25°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (10°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year174130
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Best months to visitApril, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Curitiba

Best around April, August, September. Hottest in January (25°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Curitiba or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Rio de Janeiro is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Curitiba or Rio de Janeiro?

Curitiba is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 44 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Curitiba is best around April, August, September; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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