Rio de Janeiro Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (46/100)
Is Rio de Janeiro safe for travelers?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Rio de Janeiro — read the breakdown below.
Government advisory (score 32)
Crime (score 68)
2026-05-15 06:27:52
70%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Crime (score 68/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Transport safety (score 55/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
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Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-15 06:27:52 |
Live conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Today's high / low | 25.3°C / 20.9°C | Wind now / max | 1.1 km/h / 12.9 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 87% | Precipitation today | 0.1 mm · 40% chance |
| UV (max today) | 4.2 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:18 / 17:19 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:48 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 56.8 / 59.6 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 51 / 50.8 µg/m³ |
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- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:49 UTC
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Brazil - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts (within ~500 km)
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Drought is on going in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay GREEN · ~1037 km · 2023-09-06
The Drought notification level is Green.
Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-05-15 11:00:40
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Oropouche in the Americas WATCH · 2025-09-18
Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Country List : Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Panama
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 11:00:40
Recent headlines
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Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:49 UTC
Emergency numbers (Brazil)
| Police | 190 |
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| Ambulance | 192 |
| Fire | 193 |
| General | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rio de Janeiro safe for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Rio de Janeiro — read the breakdown below. Crime risk score is 68/100; theft and pickpocketing in tourist areas are significant — keep documents and electronics secured.
What is the biggest risk in Rio de Janeiro?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 68/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Rio de Janeiro were last reviewed on 2026-05-15 06:27:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Rio de Janeiro
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.