Villegagnon Island
Island Small island in Guanabara Bay near central Rio
Small island in Guanabara Bay off Rio de Janeiro noted for historical fortifications and naval use; visitors stop for bay views and perspectives on the city’s harbor.
Tips for Visiting Villegagnon Island #
- Ilha Villegagnon is occupied by naval facilities and is not generally open to the public, so plan to view it from the water or from shoreline viewpoints in Glória/Urca rather than expecting to land.
- Choose a small-group Guanabara Bay boat tour that circumnavigates the island for uninterrupted photo angles and historical narration; public ferries and large tourist launches tend to be busier and offer limited close views.
Best Time to Visit Villegagnon Island #
Visit Villegagnon Island during Rio's drier months (roughly May-October) for more comfortable weather and better sea conditions for boat access.
Weather & Climate near Villegagnon Island #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1109 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
