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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

71.7

°F

October 14, 01:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

71.5°F

Tomorrow:

71.7°F

Sunrise:

05:21

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

12 h. 35 min.

Rio de Janeiro in October

Minimum:

75.3°F

Average:

79.4°F

Maximum:

83.6°F

Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 71.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 69.6°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.9°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
Sep 30 71.0°F 74.4°F 73.1°F
Oct 1 73.0°F 76.2°F 73.5°F
Oct 2 71.6°F 76.6°F 73.7°F
Oct 3 70.9°F 75.8°F 73.9°F
Oct 4 69.6°F 75.2°F 73.6°F
Oct 5 71.0°F 75.2°F 73.5°F
Oct 6 71.7°F 74.5°F 73.0°F
Oct 7 72.7°F 74.7°F 72.9°F
Oct 8 72.4°F 74.2°F 72.9°F
Oct 9 72.1°F 74.5°F 73.1°F
Oct 10 71.9°F 73.5°F 72.8°F
Oct 11 71.8°F 73.3°F 72.6°F
Oct 12 71.5°F 73.0°F 73.2°F
Oct 13 71.5°F 74.1°F 73.8°F
Oct 14 71.7°F 73.9°F 73.9°F
Oct 15 71.7°F 73.2°F 73.9°F
Oct 16 71.6°F 72.4°F 73.8°F
Oct 17 72.0°F 71.0°F 74.2°F
Oct 18 72.1°F 70.7°F 74.3°F
Oct 19 72.1°F 70.9°F 74.4°F
Oct 20 71.8°F 71.1°F 74.0°F
Oct 21 71.9°F 71.3°F 74.1°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 238 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, 77.3°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 73.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Niterói 73.2°F 5mi
Duque de Caxias 74.6°F 12mi
São João de Meriti 74.6°F 14mi
Belford Roxo 74.6°F 17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro