🇧🇷 Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Manaus, Brazil vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Manaus is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 192 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Manaus🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high30°C27°C
Hottest monthSeptember (33°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJune (24°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year322130
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Manaus

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (33°C), coldest lows in June (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 Manaus or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Manaus or Rio de Janeiro?

Manaus is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 192 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Manaus is best around June, July, August; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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