Driest Cities in Rio de Janeiro

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Rio de Janeiro Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

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Driest Cities — Rio de Janeiro

1 Rio de Janeiro 36.5"

2 Niterói 36.5"

3 Maricá 36.5"

4 Ipanema 36.5"

5 Leblon 36.5"

6 Leme 36.5"

7 Rocinha 36.5"

8 Vidigal 36.5"

9 Santo Cristo 36.5"

10 Gamboa 36.5"

11 Estácio 36.5"

12 Catete 36.5"

13 Santa Teresa 36.5"

14 São Francisco de Itabapoana 40.6"

15 São João da Barra 41.0"

16 Campos dos Goytacazes 41.6"

17 Cardoso Moreira 42.7"

18 São Fidélis 43.6"

19 Saquarema 43.6"

20 Iguaba Grande 43.6"

21 Araruama 43.6"

22 Quissamã 44.0"

23 Italva 44.2"

24 São Pedro da Aldeia 44.5"

25 Cabo Frio 44.5"

26 Arraial do Cabo 44.5"

27 Armação dos Búzios 45.7"

28 São João de Meriti 46.4"

29 Nova Iguaçu 46.4"

30 Nilópolis 46.4"

31 Duque de Caxias 46.4"

32 Belford Roxo 46.4"

33 São Conrado 46.4"

34 Universidade Rural 46.4"

35 Barra da Tijuca 46.4"

36 Carapebus 46.8"

37 Rio das Ostras 47.5"

38 Conceição de Macabu 47.6"

39 Casimiro de Abreu 47.8"

40 São Sebastião do Alto 48.8"

41 Santa Maria Madalena 48.8"

42 Três Rios 48.9"

43 Sapucaia 48.9"

44 São José do Vale do Rio Preto 48.9"

45 Areal 48.9"

46 Comendador Levy Gasparian 48.9"

47 Varre-Sai 49.2"

48 Porciúncula 49.2"

49 Natividade 49.2"

50 Laje do Muriaé 49.2"

51 Itaperuna 49.2"

52 Macaé 49.8"

53 Volta Redonda 49.8"

54 Rio Claro 49.8"

55 Piraí 49.8"

56 Pinheiral 49.8"

57 Barra Mansa 49.8"

58 Barra do Piraí 49.8"

59 Trajano de Morais 50.4"

60 Itaguaí 52.8"

61 São José de Ubá 56.3"

62 Santo Antônio de Pádua 56.3"

63 Miracema 56.3"

64 Itaocara 56.3"

65 Cambuci 56.3"

66 Aperibé 56.3"

67 Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 56.7"

68 Valença 57.6"

69 Rio das Flores 57.6"

70 Paraíba do Sul 57.6"

71 Sumidouro 58.0"

72 Macuco 58.0"

73 Duas Barras 58.0"

74 Cordeiro 58.0"

75 Carmo 58.0"

76 Cantagalo 58.0"

77 Bom Jardim 58.0"

78 Mangaratiba 61.0"

79 Angra dos Reis 66.0"

80 Vassouras 69.3"

81 Seropédica 69.3"

82 Queimados 69.3"

83 Paty do Alferes 69.3"

84 Paracambi 69.3"

85 Miguel Pereira 69.3"

86 Mendes 69.3"

87 Japeri 69.3"

88 Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin 69.3"

89 Resende 69.7"

90 Quatis 69.7"

91 Porto Real 69.7"

92 Itatiaia 69.7"

93 Tanguá 79.7"

94 Silva Jardim 79.7"

95 Rio Bonito 79.7"

96 Nova Friburgo 79.7"

97 Cachoeiras de Macacu 79.7"

98 Paraty 85.4"

99 Teresópolis 98.0"

100 Petrópolis 98.0"

The driest cities in Rio de Janeiro receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Rio de Janeiro receives just 36.5 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Rio de Janeiro gets just 36.5" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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