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Rio De Janeiro in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rio De Janeiro in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rio De Janeiro, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Rio De Janeiro in February 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Rio De Janeiro in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 131 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the hottest month of the year in Rio De Janeiro;
  • February is usually the driest month of the year in Rio De Janeiro

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
131 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rio De Janeiro has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rio De Janeiro for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +84°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is Rio De Janeiro warm or cold in February?

Rio De Janeiro is typically hot in February.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +75°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

February is the hottest month in Rio De Janeiro, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rio De Janeiro in February

Rio De Janeiro weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+86°F+88°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+68°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+100°F+99°F
Rainfall
167 mm131 mm135 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%76%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
799
Cloudy days
121010
Rainy days
12912
Snowy days
000

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +86°F to +88°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 167 mm to 131 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 7 to 9.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Rio De Janeiro in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rio De Janeiro is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Rio De Janeiro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 137 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rio De Janeiro wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 167 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Rio De Janeiro?

This is the weather in Rio De Janeiro in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+90°F
2 February
☁️
+83°F
3 February
🌧️
+81°F
4 February
☁️
+82°F
5 February
☁️
+88°F
6 February
☀️
+88°F
7 February
🌧️
+84°F
8 February
🌧️
+78°F
9 February
🌧️
+77°F
10 February
🌧️
+78°F
11 February
☁️
+80°F
12 February
☁️
+80°F
13 February
☀️
+81°F
14 February
☁️
+87°F
15 February
🌧️
+86°F
16 February
☁️
+81°F
17 February
☀️
+82°F
18 February
🌧️
+80°F
19 February
🌧️
+81°F
20 February
🌧️
+86°F
21 February
☁️
+88°F
22 February
☀️
+88°F
23 February
☀️
+85°F
24 February
☁️
+84°F
25 February
☁️
+84°F
26 February
☀️
+83°F
27 February
☀️
+83°F
28 February
☀️
+88°F
In February 2023 Rio De Janeiro had 8 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rio De Janeiro climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rio De Janeiro in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+85°F) and the highest in 1994 (+100°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 705 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rio De Janeiro in February:

Is February a good time to visit Rio De Janeiro?

February is a really good time to go to Rio De Janeiro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rio De Janeiro.

Can you sunbathe in Rio De Janeiro in February?

Absolutely, February is hot in Rio De Janeiro. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Rio De Janeiro rainy in February?

Rio De Janeiro is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rio De Janeiro in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rio De Janeiro in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Rio De Janeiro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rio De Janeiro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.