Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in February

Santa Marta is the better pick in February — 92 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa MartaFebruary climate, side by side

Rio de JaneiroSanta Marta
Comfort score73/100 (B)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high38°C35°C
Avg high / low32° / 24°31° / 23°
Rainfall226 mm7 mm
Rainy days181
Humidity77%80%
Air quality (AQI)10136

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in February — FAQ

Is February better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?
Santa Marta is the better pick in February — 92 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in February?
In February, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 7 mm.