Bonito weather in February
February in Bonito: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#10 of 12 months in Bonito · #1074 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 23°C
- Wet days
- 17
- Sun
- 10.7 h
- Humidity
- 78%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Bonito in February
Other months in Bonito
Bonito forum threads describe December through February as peak rainy season here, with waterfalls running at their fullest but river water sometimes losing some of the crystal clarity Bonito is famous for at other times of year. Counterintuitively, posters noted January/February also bring the strongest sun angle, which actually benefits underwater visibility for floating and diving in the region's spring-fed rivers despite the higher rain chance. This window is also Brazil's peak domestic summer travel season, so bigger crowds at the main river and cave attractions were a consistent theme alongside the weather discussion.
Forum posters describe June-July as dry season and Brazilian winter here, but genuinely mild rather than cold - daytime temperatures commonly around 26C and rarely dropping below 18C even at the coolest. Posters name this dry stretch (April-September) as the best window for the region's famous river activities: water clarity is at its best (described as crystalline) and wildlife concentrates visibly along the riverbanks, making boat trips for animal spotting particularly rewarding. July does bring more visitors thanks to Brazil's mid-year school holidays, but posters consistently describe it as busier rather than genuinely crowded, with a pleasant rather than overwhelming atmosphere even during this bump in tourism.
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Bonito climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bonito in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCarnaval week, Summer holidays in Brazil, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bonito's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBonito's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bonito in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Every attraction sold by voucher
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyNothing here is bought at the gate. Each river, cave and waterfall is sold through an accredited agency as a dated voucher with a guide and a daily visitor cap, so a two-day trip has to be booked before you arrive. Source ↗
- Festival
Carnaval week
14–18 FebCarnivalCrowdedBook earlyClosuresCarnaval is Brazil's biggest holiday: banks, offices and many shops close from Monday to midday on Ash Wednesday, and Brazilians travel in huge numbers, so flights, buses and rooms sell out and cost the most of the year. Book well ahead. Source ↗
- Season
Rain clouds the rivers
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyHigh waterClosuresThe springs run glass-clear most of the year, but one heavy summer storm puts silt into the Prata and the Sucuri and the snorkelling floats are called off for a day or two afterwards. Agencies rebook rather than refund.
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Bonito in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Bonito?
- February in Bonito: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Bonito on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Bonito in February?
- In February, Bonito averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 179.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bonito in February?
- Bonito has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in February.