What is the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro?

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 25.96°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.

78.7

°F

March 17, 04:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.5°F

Sunrise:

05:55

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

12 h. 12 min.

Rio de Janeiro in March

Minimum:

74.1°F

Average:

78.5°F

Maximum:

82.0°F

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 78.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 78.1°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Rio de Janeiro

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 3	78.6°F	80.1°F	79.7°F
Mar 4	77.4°F	80.9°F	79.7°F
Mar 5	77.0°F	79.9°F	79.6°F
Mar 6	78.0°F	80.0°F	80.0°F
Mar 7	76.4°F	80.0°F	80.0°F
Mar 8	77.6°F	79.7°F	80.1°F
Mar 9	76.6°F	79.7°F	80.0°F
Mar 10	77.2°F	79.7°F	79.7°F
Mar 11	78.0°F	78.6°F	79.8°F
Mar 12	77.7°F	77.3°F	79.6°F
Mar 13	78.4°F	76.5°F	79.4°F
Mar 14	78.2°F	75.8°F	79.1°F
Mar 15	79.2°F	77.0°F	79.4°F
Mar 16	78.9°F	77.7°F	79.8°F
Mar 17	78.7°F	78.7°F	79.9°F
Mar 18	78.5°F	78.0°F	79.6°F
Mar 19	78.8°F	80.6°F	80.0°F
Mar 20	78.5°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Mar 21	78.5°F	80.6°F	79.7°F
Mar 22	78.2°F	79.6°F	79.4°F
Mar 23	78.1°F	79.5°F	79.3°F
Mar 24	78.0°F	79.3°F	79.2°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 244 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 78.7°F in Winter, 77.4°F in Spring, 72.1°F in Summer, and 73.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Niterói	79.1°F	5mi
Duque de Caxias	80.5°F	12mi
São João de Meriti	80.5°F	14mi
Belford Roxo	80.5°F	17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro