Things to do in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil): Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária, Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, Praça Floriano Peixoto, Museu Histórico Nacional, Museu da República, 8 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Rio de Janeiro are: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
Our 8 day-by-day plans for Rio de Janeiro last 2 to 11 days.
On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €1000–1500 per person for 5 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.
Our “Rio de Janeiro Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Christ the Redeemer; Day 2 — Theatro Municipal.
Our “Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis” plan: Day 1 — Christ the Redeemer; Day 2 — Theatro Municipal; Day 3 — Petrópolis.
Close to the tourist centre: Ibis Budget Rio de Janeiro Centro (150 m), Ibis Rio de Janeiro Centro (200 m), Rio's Presidente Hotel (200 m). Our directory lists 262 hotels in Rio de Janeiro, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária, Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, Praça Floriano Peixoto, GRES Estácio de Sá, Museu Histórico Nacional, Museu da República.