Barra da Tijuca weather in July
In July, Barra da Tijuca sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 51 mm of rain across 7.8 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 36 min at the start of July to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Barra da Tijuca's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Barra da Tijuca's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- 7.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- 7:38 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Barra da Tijuca is neighborhood in municipality of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical July day in Barra da Tijuca reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 |
| 3 | 25 | 19 |
| 4 | 25 | 18 |
| 5 | 25 | 18 |
| 6 | 25 | 18 |
| 7 | 25 | 18 |
| 8 | 25 | 18 |
| 9 | 25 | 18 |
| 10 | 25 | 18 |
| 11 | 25 | 18 |
| 12 | 25 | 18 |
| 13 | 25 | 18 |
| 14 | 25 | 18 |
| 15 | 25 | 18 |
| 16 | 25 | 18 |
| 17 | 25 | 18 |
| 18 | 25 | 18 |
| 19 | 25 | 18 |
| 20 | 25 | 18 |
| 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 22 | 25 | 18 |
| 23 | 25 | 18 |
| 24 | 25 | 18 |
| 25 | 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 25 | 18 |
| 27 | 25 | 18 |
| 28 | 25 | 18 |
| 29 | 25 | 18 |
| 30 | 25 | 18 |
| 31 | 25 | 18 |
How July really feels in Barra da Tijuca
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Barra da Tijuca weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 171 | 16.4 | 13.3 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 114 | 13.1 | 12.8 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 145 | 16.6 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 22° | 88 | 12 | 11.5 | 6.0 |
| May | 26° / 20° | 76 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 25° / 19° | 48 | 7.3 | 10.6 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 51 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 25° / 19° | 41 | 7.5 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 20° | 75 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 26° / 21° | 92 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 27° / 22° | 139 | 16 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 23° | 151 | 16.4 | 13.4 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
| 31 | 66 | 34 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Barra da Tijuca gets around 51 mm of rain over 7.8 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 25% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 27 |
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| 16 | 26 |
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| 21 | 24 |
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| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 52% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 30% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 51 | 39 |
| 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 38 |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 37 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 36 |
| 5 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 35 |
| 6 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 34 |
| 7 | 2 | 13 | 53 | 32 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 53 | 31 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 30 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 54 | 29 |
| 11 | 2 | 15 | 55 | 28 |
| 12 | 2 | 16 | 55 | 27 |
| 13 | 2 | 16 | 55 | 27 |
| 14 | 2 | 17 | 55 | 26 |
| 15 | 2 | 17 | 55 | 26 |
| 16 | 2 | 17 | 55 | 26 |
| 17 | 2 | 17 | 54 | 27 |
| 18 | 2 | 18 | 53 | 27 |
| 19 | 2 | 18 | 53 | 27 |
| 20 | 2 | 18 | 52 | 28 |
| 21 | 2 | 18 | 52 | 28 |
| 22 | 2 | 19 | 51 | 28 |
| 23 | 2 | 19 | 51 | 28 |
| 24 | 2 | 19 | 51 | 28 |
| 25 | 3 | 19 | 50 | 28 |
| 26 | 3 | 20 | 49 | 29 |
| 27 | 3 | 20 | 49 | 29 |
| 28 | 3 | 20 | 49 | 29 |
| 29 | 3 | 20 | 49 | 29 |
| 30 | 3 | 20 | 48 | 29 |
| 31 | 3 | 19 | 48 | 30 |
Wind in July
Winds average 10 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
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| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 10 h 36 min at the start of July to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 7:39 AM to 7:32 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:17 |
| 7 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 7:39 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 10.7 | 7:39 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:18 |
| 12 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 10.7 | 7:38 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 10.7 | 7:37 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 10.7 | 7:37 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 10.7 | 7:37 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 10.8 | 7:37 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 10.8 | 7:36 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 10.8 | 7:36 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 7:36 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 7:35 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 7:35 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 7:35 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 7:34 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 7:34 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 10.9 | 7:33 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 10.9 | 7:33 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 10.9 | 7:32 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 3.46 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in February across the year — July's 3.46 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.8 | Moderate |
Is July a good time to visit Barra da Tijuca?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Barra da Tijuca for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Barra da Tijuca in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Barra da Tijuca sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Barra da Tijuca in July
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in March at about 26°C and coldest in August near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 24 | Warm |
UV index in Barra da Tijuca in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Barra da Tijuca peaks around January 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 13 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Barra da Tijuca in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Barra da Tijuca is worst in June — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (February, 17 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 19 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Barra da Tijuca?
Barra da Tijuca sits at 23.0°S, 43.4°W, 8 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Rocinha, 12 km away.
Topography around Barra da Tijuca
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Barra da Tijuca.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Barra da Tijuca has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,010 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,224 m.
The land around Barra da Tijuca is covered by water (38%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 3 km, water (44%), trees (30%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 16 km, and water (41%) and trees (34%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Barra da Tijuca (-22.9983°, -43.3655°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).