This Tuesday, Carnival 2023, will see Rio de Janeiro basking in strong sunlight with temperatures anticipated to rise to 37°C in the afternoon, making it the hottest day of the week. The early part of the day is expected to remain clear and warm, peaking at around 32°C before the weather changes later. The arrival of a cold front over the ocean introduces the possibility of moderate to heavy rain, along with thunderstorms, affecting all regions of the state by the afternoon.

As the day progresses, while the capital enjoys high temperatures, the forecast suggests that rain is likely in the early evening, and conditions will become more stable later at night with temperatures dropping to about 29°C. Following this hot day, Ash Wednesday (February 18) will still see predominantly sunny weather, but the moving cold front is expected to bring increased instability and potential afternoon and evening rainfall, with maximum temperatures expected to reach around 35°C.

From Thursday (February 19) to Saturday (February 21), clear skies will appear again but might be interspersed with some rain as the cold front moves further across the region. This variability in weather reflects typical patterns during the carnival season, combining festive celebrations with the unpredictability of late summer rainfall in Rio de Janeiro.