What is the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro?

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 23.15°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Rio de Janeiro

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

73.7

°F

August 9, 00:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.3°F

Tomorrow:

73.5°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Rio de Janeiro in August

Minimum:

75.4°F

Average:

79.0°F

Maximum:

83.6°F

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 69.9°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 72.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Rio de Janeiro

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 26	71.3°F	70.6°F	71.6°F
Jul 27	71.9°F	70.6°F	71.8°F
Jul 28	71.9°F	71.1°F	72.1°F
Jul 29	72.5°F	71.1°F	72.2°F
Jul 30	72.1°F	71.1°F	72.0°F
Jul 31	71.9°F	70.3°F	71.7°F
Aug 1	72.3°F	69.7°F	71.6°F
Aug 2	72.7°F	69.8°F	71.5°F
Aug 3	72.6°F	69.4°F	71.2°F
Aug 4	72.4°F	69.9°F	71.1°F
Aug 5	73.8°F	69.9°F	71.5°F
Aug 6	73.6°F	70.0°F	71.7°F
Aug 7	75.0°F	70.7°F	71.9°F
Aug 8	73.3°F	70.8°F	71.5°F
Aug 9	73.7°F	71.1°F	71.9°F
Aug 10	73.5°F	71.0°F	71.7°F
Aug 11	73.5°F	71.0°F	71.8°F
Aug 12	73.1°F	69.9°F	71.4°F
Aug 13	72.9°F	70.1°F	71.1°F
Aug 14	72.9°F	70.6°F	71.2°F
Aug 15	73.0°F	69.9°F	71.2°F
Aug 16	72.9°F	70.1°F	71.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

In Rio de Janeiro, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 227 swimming days.

The warmest water in Rio de Janeiro was recorded on February 14, 2018, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 67.7°F. The average readings by season are 78.8°F in Winter, 77.3°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 73.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Niterói	74.6°F	5mi
Duque de Caxias	74.1°F	12mi
São João de Meriti	74.1°F	14mi
Belford Roxo	74.1°F	17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro