What is the current water temperature in Rio de Janeiro?

As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 26.98°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.

80.6

°F

March 7, 06:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.6°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

12 h. 25 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 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 83.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 76.4°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Rio de Janeiro

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 21	83.7°F	80.4°F	80.1°F
Feb 22	83.4°F	79.4°F	80.1°F
Feb 23	83.2°F	81.6°F	80.4°F
Feb 24	82.9°F	81.2°F	79.8°F
Feb 25	84.3°F	80.9°F	80.2°F
Feb 26	83.0°F	80.7°F	80.0°F
Feb 27	82.7°F	78.8°F	79.9°F
Feb 28	82.3°F	78.5°F	79.7°F
Mar 1	82.9°F	78.4°F	80.1°F
Mar 2	81.6°F	79.2°F	80.0°F
Mar 3	79.4°F	78.6°F	79.7°F
Mar 4	79.6°F	77.4°F	79.8°F
Mar 5	79.6°F	77.0°F	79.7°F
Mar 6	81.2°F	78.0°F	80.2°F
Mar 7	80.6°F	76.4°F	80.2°F
Mar 8	80.6°F	77.6°F	80.2°F
Mar 9	80.4°F	76.6°F	80.0°F
Mar 10	80.2°F	77.2°F	79.8°F
Mar 11	80.3°F	78.0°F	79.9°F
Mar 12	80.1°F	77.7°F	79.7°F
Mar 13	79.8°F	78.4°F	79.4°F
Mar 14	79.6°F	78.2°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 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, 77.4°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 73.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Niterói	80.4°F	5mi
Duque de Caxias	82.1°F	12mi
São João de Meriti	82.1°F	14mi
Belford Roxo	82.1°F	17mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro