Rio de Janeiro weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in February?
In February, Rio de Janeiro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Rio de Janeiro.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 81 | 78 |
| Day | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Sun | 7 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 16 | 13 | 15 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min05:41 – 18:33
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on average
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %94 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Rio de Janeiro in February: quick answers
Is Rio de Janeiro hot in February?
Yes. In February, Rio de Janeiro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Rio de Janeiro in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)