Rio de Janeiro in August
Find out everything about the water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in August. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in August for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in August
Minimum:
67.7 °F
Average:
71.4 °F
Maximum:
74.7 °F
Sea water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in August
In the city of Rio de Janeiro, the month of August is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 67.7°F on August 8, 2018, with an average temperature being 71.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 74.7°F on August 6, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 71.5°F | 73.2°F | 71.2°F |
| Aug 2 | 71.5°F | 72.8°F | 71.1°F |
| Aug 3 | 71.2°F | 72.6°F | 71.0°F |
| Aug 4 | 71.2°F | 72.7°F | 71.5°F |
| Aug 5 | 71.5°F | 73.3°F | 71.2°F |
| Aug 6 | 71.6°F | 73.9°F | 71.5°F |
| Aug 7 | 71.7°F | 73.7°F | 71.7°F |
| Aug 8 | 71.6°F | 73.4°F | 72.5°F |
| Aug 9 | 71.8°F | 73.6°F | 72.2°F |
| Aug 10 | 71.5°F | 73.3°F | 71.8°F |
| Aug 11 | 71.5°F | 73.3°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 12 | 71.4°F | 73.2°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 13 | 71.1°F | 72.9°F | 72.4°F |
| Aug 14 | 71.1°F | 72.9°F | 72.0°F |
| Aug 15 | 71.2°F | 73.0°F | 71.8°F |
| Aug 16 | 71.1°F | 71.7°F | 71.7°F |
| Aug 17 | 71.2°F | 71.9°F | 72.1°F |
| Aug 18 | 71.2°F | 72.2°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 19 | 71.6°F | 72.4°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 20 | 71.7°F | 72.5°F | 72.4°F |
| Aug 21 | 71.5°F | 73.0°F | 72.2°F |
| Aug 22 | 71.4°F | 72.9°F | 72.3°F |
| Aug 23 | 71.3°F | 73.4°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 24 | 71.8°F | 74.4°F | 74.0°F |
| Aug 25 | 71.6°F | 73.0°F | 74.3°F |
| Aug 26 | 71.7°F | 72.8°F | 73.9°F |
| Aug 27 | 71.6°F | 72.8°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 28 | 71.2°F | 71.8°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 29 | 71.2°F | 71.6°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 30 | 71.3°F | 72.2°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 31 | 71.5°F | 72.2°F | 72.1°F |
In Rio de Janeiro, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 246 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 July 28, 2014, dipping to 67.2°F. The average readings by season are 78.7°F in Winter, 77.3°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.
August's temperature is a dip compared to warmer July at 71.8°F and September at 72.6°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Niterói |
73.8°F
|
5mi |
| Duque de Caxias |
75.2°F
|
12mi |
| São João de Meriti |
75.2°F
|
14mi |
| Belford Roxo |
75.2°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Rio de Janeiro