Rio de Janeiro
Beaches, mountains, samba and Christ the Redeemer in one spectacular city.
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What Rio de Janeiro is like
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most spectacular cities, with beaches, forested mountains, samba and the famous statue of Christ looking out over it all.
Don't miss
- 01Christ the RedeemerThe statue on Corcovado mountain.
- 02Sugarloaf MountainTwo cable cars to the top.
- 03Copacabana and IpanemaThe famous beaches.
- 04Selarón StepsA staircase covered in colourful tiles.
Where to stay
- Ipanema or LeblonBy the beach.
- CopacabanaCheaper, lively.
Worth knowing
Christ the Redeemer was finished in 1931 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
Petrópolis: Brazil's imperial summer city
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A cool mountain town with the Imperial Museum, the emperor's former summer palace.
Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | British Airways | Oct to Nov, Apr to Sep | 5,750 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Rio de Janeiro by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are January, February, March.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 11 |
| February | 32° | 24° | 7 |
| March | 31° | 24° | 8 |
| April | 30° | 23° | 9 |
| May | 28° | 21° | 6 |
| June | 27° | 19° | 6 |
| July | 26° | 19° | 4 |
| August | 27° | 19° | 5 |
| September | 27° | 20° | 7 |
| October | 28° | 21° | 9 |
| November | 29° | 22° | 10 |
| December | 30° | 23° | 11 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Rio de Janeiro). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 90 days as a tourist.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Brazil travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.