Rio de Janeiro Weather Forecast: Sun, Rain, and Cold Front

After a long sunny holiday marked the past week, Rio de Janeiro has entered a phase of thermal instability. The arrival of a cold front has triggered forecasts of rain showers, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures, drawing the attention of cariocas.

What Changes in the Sky Starting Tuesday

According to the Civil Defense, the capital has the possibility of moderate to occasionally strong showers late on Tuesday (13), with lightning and winds that can vary from moderate to strong. Temperatures are expected to be between 19 °C and 31 °C.

How the Forecast Evolves from Wednesday to Thursday

On Wednesday (14) and Thursday (15), the influence of a low-pressure area near the coast keeps the sky partly cloudy to cloudy, with isolated moderate rain showers at any time. Winds remain predominantly moderate, and temperatures will vary between 20 °C and 33 °C.

Details for Friday and the Weekend

On Friday (16), the formation and rapid displacement of a cold front are expected to leave the sky overcast, with the possibility of moderate rain at different times of the day. Winds remain moderate, and temperatures will decline, with a minimum of 19 °C and a maximum of 25 °C. On Saturday (17), the passage of the cold front maintains unstable weather, with cloudy to overcast skies and a forecast of light to moderate rain throughout the day, in addition to winds that can vary from moderate to strong. Temperatures will be between 18 °C and 25 °C.

Specific Conditions for Wednesday Morning

G1 indicates that Wednesday (14) brings sun with increasing clouds and rain showers late morning and in the afternoon, culminating in a storm at night. Highs will reach 32 °C and lows 21 °C.

Safety Guidelines in Case of Heavy Rains

The Rio Operations Center recommends not forcing crossings in flooded areas, closing windows and doors to prevent wind entry, and keeping electrical appliances and gas valves turned off in case of falling trees. It also advises against burning trash or lighting bonfires in vegetation areas.

With information from G1, Rio Operations Center, O Dia.