What is the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro?

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 23.1°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.

73.6

°F

August 23, 00:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.7°F

Tomorrow:

74.0°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

17:40

Day Length:

11 h. 29 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 73.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.9°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 69.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 73.6°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
Aug 9	74.5°F	71.2°F	72.2°F
Aug 10	74.3°F	71.1°F	72.0°F
Aug 11	74.0°F	71.1°F	72.1°F
Aug 12	73.7°F	69.9°F	71.6°F
Aug 13	73.3°F	70.1°F	71.3°F
Aug 14	72.7°F	70.6°F	71.3°F
Aug 15	73.3°F	69.9°F	71.4°F
Aug 16	72.7°F	70.1°F	71.3°F
Aug 17	72.8°F	70.0°F	71.5°F
Aug 18	73.6°F	70.1°F	71.7°F
Aug 19	73.1°F	70.5°F	72.0°F
Aug 20	73.0°F	69.7°F	71.9°F
Aug 21	73.1°F	72.0°F	72.0°F
Aug 22	73.7°F	71.9°F	71.8°F
Aug 23	73.6°F	72.3°F	71.7°F
Aug 24	74.0°F	72.1°F	72.1°F
Aug 25	73.7°F	72.5°F	71.8°F
Aug 26	73.8°F	72.3°F	71.9°F
Aug 27	73.6°F	71.3°F	71.7°F
Aug 28	73.2°F	71.5°F	71.3°F
Aug 29	73.4°F	71.8°F	71.5°F
Aug 30	73.7°F	71.6°F	71.8°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, 72.1°F in Summer, and 73.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Niterói	74.2°F	5mi
Duque de Caxias	75.7°F	12mi
São João de Meriti	75.7°F	14mi
Belford Roxo	75.7°F	17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro