What is the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro?

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 23.21°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.

73.8

°F

April 21, 07:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.2°F

Tomorrow:

73.8°F

Sunrise:

06:08

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Rio de Janeiro in April

Minimum:

75.9°F

Average:

78.7°F

Maximum:

82.8°F

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 73.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 72.1°F on 2024.

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 73.9°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
Apr 7	74.6°F	80.5°F	78.8°F
Apr 8	76.7°F	78.6°F	78.8°F
Apr 9	75.7°F	78.0°F	78.5°F
Apr 10	76.5°F	77.7°F	78.6°F
Apr 11	76.7°F	76.2°F	78.2°F
Apr 12	74.1°F	77.1°F	77.8°F
Apr 13	74.9°F	76.3°F	77.8°F
Apr 14	74.6°F	76.3°F	78.0°F
Apr 15	73.3°F	75.2°F	77.9°F
Apr 16	73.4°F	75.2°F	77.4°F
Apr 17	73.3°F	74.6°F	77.1°F
Apr 18	74.5°F	75.3°F	76.9°F
Apr 19	73.6°F	75.1°F	76.7°F
Apr 20	73.2°F	77.2°F	76.4°F
Apr 21	73.8°F	76.5°F	76.2°F
Apr 22	73.8°F	76.5°F	76.2°F
Apr 23	74.0°F	76.2°F	76.4°F
Apr 24	74.0°F	75.6°F	76.4°F
Apr 25	73.8°F	75.7°F	76.2°F
Apr 26	73.8°F	75.8°F	76.2°F
Apr 27	73.6°F	75.5°F	76.0°F
Apr 28	74.0°F	75.6°F	76.4°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	78.1°F	12mi
São João de Meriti	78.1°F	14mi
Belford Roxo	78.1°F	17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro