🇧🇷 Palmas (Tocantins) vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Palmas (Tocantins), Brazil vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Palmas (Tocantins) is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Palmas (Tocantins)🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high32°C27°C
Hottest monthSeptember (36°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (21°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year153130
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Best months to visitMay, June, JulyJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Palmas (Tocantins)

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in September (36°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmas (Tocantins) or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Palmas (Tocantins) is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Palmas (Tocantins) or Rio de Janeiro?

Palmas (Tocantins) is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Palmas (Tocantins) vs Rio de Janeiro?

Palmas (Tocantins) is best around May, June, July; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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