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.
Villegagnon Island at a Glance#
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.
Dry season (best for visits)
May-Oct · 18-28°C
Drier, slightly cooler weather and calmer seas make boat trips and viewing the island more pleasant.
Wet/hot season
Nov-Apr · 24-34°C
Hotter, more humid conditions with a higher chance of afternoon showers and reduced visibility across the bay.
Weather & Climate near Villegagnon Island#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 53
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 21° - 31° | 26° | 139 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 21° - 32° | 27° | 140 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 21° - 30° | 26° | 150 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 127 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 27° | 21° | 54 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 44 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 27° | 22° | 39 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 21° - 29° | 25° | 128 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
