Rio de Janeiro travel blog: Written by a local
Summer in Rio de Janeiro: Weather, Events and Why You Should Plan Early
From Christmas lights to New Year's Eve in Copacabana and Carnival, summer is when Rio comes alive. A local's guide to the weather, the events and how to plan your trip.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro: A local's guide to weather, crowds and what to do in every season
Warm all year, but never the same. Find out what each season brings to Rio de Janeiro, from summer crowds to "Caribbean de Janeiro" days.
Rio de Janeiro in February: Summer, Carnival and What to Expect
Summer heat, crowds and Carnival mean Rio de Janeiro in February. Here’s what to do, events beyond Carnival, where to stay and how to pick your dates for 2027.
Rio de Janeiro in January: Summer, Carnival warm-up and where to stay
Hot days, full beaches, and Carnival warming up in the streets. Here's what to expect in Rio de Janeiro in January, from weather to where to stay.
Rio de Janeiro in December: Weather, Floating Christmas Trees and New Year’s Eve
December in Rio means floating Christmas trees, the countdown to summer, and the world's most famous New Year's Eve on Copacabana. Here's everything to expect.
Rio de Janeiro in November: Weather, Pride and Samba
November brings warm days, more rain, and a long weekend that rolls straight into Rio Pride on Copacabana Beach. Here's what to expect.
Rio de Janeiro in October: Weather, Film, Beer and Samba
Cinema, coffee, beer and a national holiday. October might be Rio's busiest month you've never heard of.
Rio de Janeiro in 2027: Month-by-month guide to events and travel tips
From Carnival and the Women's World Cup to hidden local events, here's everything happening in Rio de Janeiro in 2027, month by month.
Rio de Janeiro in September: Between rock, food festival and NFL game
A month bookended by Rock in Rio and the city's first NFL game, with spring's first rains arriving in between.
Rio de Janeiro in August: Weather, beaches and what to do
Rio's driest month with less crowds, great weather for beach and outdoor activities. Plus the humpback whales.
Rio de Janeiro in July: Weather, beaches and what to expect
July sits at the heart of Rio's dry season, with clear skies, hiking trails are at their best and the humpback whales out in full force.
