Winter in Rio de Janeiro: As the new season approaches, Rio de Janeiro citizens are all getting out their umbrellas and dusting off their coats. Because it is a tropical city, Rio de Janeiro's winter has temperatures much warmer than what Europeans and North Americans expect during their winter. Usually, the weather in Rio during the months of June to August varies around 10 or 11 degrees Celsius on the coldest of days, which is considered to be a normal summer day in many European cities. But for the Cariocas who love the beach and the tropical heat, these temperatures are really cold.
Though winter weather in Rio can be unstable, with some winds, drizzle, and clouds that can affect some of the seaside activities, there are still many travel activities in Rio with which one can enjoy the city to its fullest. Even in the winter, you can spend an unforgettable vacation in this cidade maravilhosa (wonderful city). What is there to do during winter in Rio de Janeiro? An alternative to staying in Rio during winter is booking a full-day tour to Petropolis, a historical city located in the forested hills at about 65km from Rio de Janeiro. Petropolis, also known as the  “Imperial City,”  is a beautiful colonial town full of history and beautiful Portuguese architecture hidden in an amazing forest where the Portuguese Emperor D. Pedro I lived during the colonial times. If you are in Rio between July 6 and July 15, you can go see the Petrópolis Winter Festival 2012, a festival that gathers the best of the classic music and dance with the most professional local artists. [caption id="attachment_7707" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Winter festivals in Brazil - winter in rio de janeiro Winter festivals in Brazil - winter in rio de janeiro / source[/caption]If you prefer to stay in Rio, then you won't like to miss the plataforma samba show, a sample of samba and other traditional Brazilian rhythms that will warm you up and will give you a taste of the Brazilian Carnival.  Another option is to join a Carioca pub crawl, the most authentic bar hopping in Rio, where you can drink and party alongside the locals and groups of travelers like yourself while discovering the best of Rio de Janeiro's nightlife!
For daylight activities during winter in Rio de Janeiro, you can visit one of the many cultural centers, such as CCBB, in which there is an exposition about the Amazon Forest Tuesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. And if you're a food lover, then there are plenty of gastronomic options, such as to go to one of the Brazilian steakhouses and try the traditional rodizio-style barbecue, where you can have all kinds of superior cuts of steak and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Try Carretão Grill at Ipanema, close to the metro station at General Osorio square!
Get out of the Zona Sul and visit the city of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings. Save time and money by booking the best tours and activities in Rio de Janeiro online through the Rdj4u website, taking advantage of the best quality-price travel services and professional assistance in your own language. Happy Travels!
By: Albano Moura For: Rdj4u