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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.
Sea temperature in Rio de Janeiro now

73.5

°F

May 30, 20:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.2°F

Tomorrow:

73.4°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

17:15

Day Length:

10 h. 50 min.

Rio de Janeiro in June

Minimum:

76.0°F

Average:

78.6°F

Maximum:

82.6°F

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 70.5°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. 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 73.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Rio de Janeiro

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 16 75.0°F 73.7°F 75.0°F
May 17 74.0°F 73.9°F 74.9°F
May 18 74.8°F 73.8°F 75.0°F
May 19 74.8°F 72.4°F 74.6°F
May 20 74.7°F 73.1°F 74.5°F
May 21 74.8°F 72.6°F 74.0°F
May 22 74.3°F 73.4°F 74.0°F
May 23 74.1°F 74.1°F 73.9°F
May 24 73.9°F 73.6°F 73.8°F
May 25 73.2°F 73.6°F 73.6°F
May 26 73.4°F 72.9°F 73.7°F
May 27 73.9°F 73.1°F 73.8°F
May 28 74.3°F 73.0°F 73.8°F
May 29 74.2°F 73.6°F 73.7°F
May 30 73.5°F 73.6°F 73.7°F
May 31 73.4°F 73.5°F 73.6°F
Jun 1 73.1°F 71.9°F 73.3°F
Jun 2 73.0°F 71.1°F 73.2°F
Jun 3 73.2°F 71.3°F 73.4°F
Jun 4 73.0°F 71.5°F 73.3°F
Jun 5 72.9°F 71.7°F 73.1°F
Jun 6 72.9°F 71.8°F 73.1°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 73.7°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