Sugarloaf Mountain Pão de Açúcar
Sugarloaf Mountain, known locally as Pão de Açúcar, is a prominent inselberg and cliff located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, reaching an elevation of 395 meters and composed of granite and gneiss.
Planning a visit
The mountain is accessible from 08:00 to 21:00. Tickets cost R$99 if purchased online or R$110 at the box office. The site is wheelchair accessible. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, located 4 kilometers away, while the distance from Brasília is 937 kilometers. June, July, and August are the driest months, with 4 to 8 rainy days each, making them suitable times for a visit. January and December are the wettest months, with over 20 rainy days.
Visitors can combine a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain with nearby sites such as the Escadaria Selarón at 4.4 kilometers, the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral at 4.9 kilometers, or Corcovado at 5.6 kilometers. Other accessible locations include the Maracanã Stadium at 8.6 kilometers and the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos at 15.2 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 179 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 176 | 119 | 150 | 109 | 71 | 57 | 52 | 46 | 79 | 93 | 129 | 179 |
| 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.
