How hot is Rio de Janeiro in February?

Daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro in February average 29°C (85°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Rio de Janeiro in February?

Expect around 15.7 rainy days and 140 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

February is a fair shoulder-season month in Rio de Janeiro — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.6/10. The best months are May–September.

Rio de Janeiro weather in February

February is a fair shoulder-season month in Rio de Janeiro — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 29°C, lows near 24°C, and about 15.7 days with rain.

5.6 · Fairtravel score for February

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Avg high

29°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

140 mm

Rain days

15.7

Sunshine

9.8 h/day

Daylight

12.8 h

What to pack for Rio de Janeiro in February

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 83%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How February compares

Best months in Rio de Janeiro: May–September. See the full best time to visit Rio de Janeiro guide.

Rio de Janeiro in February: the details

In February, Rio de Janeiro sees average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Rainfall totals roughly 140 mm across 15.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.8 hours per day with 12.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 83%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (-22.91, -43.18) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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