Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos is an association football venue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Opened in 2007 and designed by architect Carlos Porto, the stadium has a capacity of 46,931. It is operated by Botafogo F.R. and serves as an occupant venue for Botafogo F.R. and Fluminense F.C.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. Temperatures range from daily highs of 31 °C in February and 30 °C in January and March, down to highs of 25 °C in June and July with lows of 17 °C in July and August. Rain varies from 49 mm on about 4 days in July to 216 mm on about 21 days in January and 22 days in December.
The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, located 10 km away. The capital Brasília is 925 km away. Nearby sights include Maracanã Stadium at 6.7 km, Corcovado at 10.6 km, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral at 11.6 km, Escadaria Selarón at 11.8 km, and Sugarloaf Mountain at 15.2 km. Wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 216 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 216 | 142 | 166 | 115 | 70 | 55 | 49 | 44 | 80 | 105 | 149 | 206 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
