Rio de Janeiro weather in February
February in Rio de Janeiro: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro · #328 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rio de Janeiro climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 287 mm / 11.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 101 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rio de Janeiro in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- February in Rio de Janeiro: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rio de Janeiro on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in February?
- In February, Rio de Janeiro averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 286.5 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rio de Janeiro in February?
- Rio de Janeiro has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 101 in February.