Water temperature in Rio de Janeiro
74.5
°F
May 9, 18:40
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
75.6°FTomorrow:
74.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 6 min.Rio de Janeiro in May
Minimum:
75.4°FAverage:
78.7°FMaximum:
83.6°FSea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro today
As of now, in Rio de Janeiro, the water temperature is 74.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 considerably 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 79.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 74.0°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Rio de Janeiro
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 75.7°F | 73.0°F | 76.3°F |
| Apr 26 | 75.8°F | 73.2°F | 76.4°F |
| Apr 27 | 75.5°F | 72.6°F | 76.1°F |
| Apr 28 | 75.6°F | 73.5°F | 76.4°F |
| Apr 29 | 75.5°F | 73.7°F | 76.3°F |
| Apr 30 | 75.6°F | 74.7°F | 76.2°F |
| May 1 | 75.3°F | 74.4°F | 76.0°F |
| May 2 | 75.3°F | 74.5°F | 75.6°F |
| May 3 | 75.1°F | 75.0°F | 75.6°F |
| May 4 | 75.0°F | 75.0°F | 75.6°F |
| May 5 | 75.4°F | 74.3°F | 75.4°F |
| May 6 | 75.0°F | 73.9°F | 75.5°F |
| May 7 | 76.1°F | 72.5°F | 75.3°F |
| May 8 | 75.6°F | 74.2°F | 75.4°F |
| May 9 | 74.5°F | 74.2°F | 75.2°F |
| May 10 | 74.2°F | 74.6°F | 75.0°F |
| May 11 | 74.3°F | 74.6°F | 75.0°F |
| May 12 | 74.5°F | 74.9°F | 75.2°F |
| May 13 | 74.6°F | 74.9°F | 75.3°F |
| May 14 | 74.6°F | 75.0°F | 75.4°F |
| May 15 | 74.4°F | 74.9°F | 75.1°F |
| May 16 | 74.3°F | 75.1°F | 75.0°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Niterói |
75.2°F
|
5mi |
| Duque de Caxias |
76.5°F
|
12mi |
| São João de Meriti |
76.5°F
|
14mi |
| Belford Roxo |
76.5°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro