Rio de Janeiro in November
What to expect
Rio de Janeiro is in late spring during November, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. It leans warmly comfortable through the day, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Rio de Janeiro.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.2 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:01 - 18:14
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 20 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 73%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 80%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 27.8°C and low 20.8°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 59% of days (17.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.8 days / month
~59% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.8 days / month
- Probability ~59% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~18 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 47% of days (14.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.0 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.0 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~14 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 36% of days (10.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.7 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.7 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~11 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 34% of days (10.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.2 days / month
~34% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.2 days / month
- Probability ~34% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 29% of days (8.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.8 days / month
~29% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.8 days / month
- Probability ~29% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~9 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 29% of days (8.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.7 days / month
~29% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.7 days / month
- Probability ~29% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~9 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 28% of days (8.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~8 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 22% of days (6.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.7 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.7 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 3.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~45mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~55mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~79km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~38°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~81km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~122mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 81% of days (24.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
24.4 days / month
~81% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 24.4 days / month
- Probability ~81% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~24 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 76% of days (22.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.9 days / month
~76% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.9 days / month
- Probability ~76% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~23 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 72% of days (21.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
21.5 days / month
~72% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 21.5 days / month
- Probability ~72% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~22 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 64% of days (19.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.3 days / month
~64% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.3 days / month
- Probability ~64% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~19 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 57% of days (17.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.1 days / month
~57% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.1 days / month
- Probability ~57% of days
- Intensity Up to ~92% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~17 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 51% of days (15.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.4 days / month
~51% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.4 days / month
- Probability ~51% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 51% of days (15.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.2 days / month
~51% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.2 days / month
- Probability ~51% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 33% of days (9.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.9 days / month
~33% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.9 days / month
- Probability ~33% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 33% of days (9.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.8 days / month
~33% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.8 days / month
- Probability ~33% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 26% of days (7.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.9 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.9 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 24% of days (7.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.3 days / month
~24% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.3 days / month
- Probability ~24% of days
- Intensity Up to ~67km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~7 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Typical November days in Rio de Janeiro reach highs of 28°C (82°F) with nights around 21°C (70°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Expect hot afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 195 mm (7.7 in) across roughly 20 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 05:01 and sunset near 18:14. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 48 km/h (30 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.