Rio de Janeiro travel blog: Written by a local
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, what to do and what to expect
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 weather, 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.
