Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro

Before purchasing cheap tickets to Rio de Janeiro, find out the average weather, important dates and when you can expect the most (or the least) to be happening on your vacation.

Weather
Weather in Rio de Janeiro is typically favorable year round, however temperature fluctuate as well as the rainfall and humidity of the city.

• Summer (December to March): The high season or the busiest season with travelers taking in flights to the city is the summer months. Temperatures are above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but rainfall does occur during these months.
• Winter (May to October): Temperatures stay around 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months, with a few days below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Beach life is not always agreeable during the winter; therefore, when planning airline tickets for a beach trip, the summer or spring months might be more suitable.

Unfortunately, when planning cheap tickets to Rio de Janeiro, travelers will find that there is no set schedule for rainfall. With a tropical climate like Brazil’s, rainfall is highly unpredictable and often occurs year round and without warning. Even the high season can have unexpected rainfall that will last for days. Therefore, always pack a light jacket and umbrella when visiting the city.

Vaccinations
Most travelers purchasing airline tickets to another country forget about vaccinations. Since travelers from other countries are not frequently exposed to diseases of another, the susceptibility of catching something is high without a vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control recommend several vaccinations before taking flights to Rio de Janeiro:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
• Poliovirus
• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid Fever
• Hepatitis B

If traveling to Brazil, you are not required to show proof of vaccinations, however the CDC recommends to all travelers that they are up to date on vaccines and even suggest getting a vaccine for Yellow Fever, since it is still present within the city. It is important to get vaccinations four to six weeks prior to boarding cheap flights to the city; that way the vaccine has time to work and be present within your body.