Temperatures in February
It's hot in February in Rio de Janeiro with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rio de Janeiro in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Rio de Janeiro with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Rio de Janeiro will be around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Rio de Janeiro. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rio de Janeiro in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
125 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Rio de Janeiro. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Rio de Janeiro in February
With 40°C, Rio de Janeiro hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Rio de Janeiro
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Rio de Janeiro, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in February in Rio de Janeiro
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Daily Precipitation in February in Rio de Janeiro
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Rio de Janeiro, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Rio de Janeiro.
Daily UV Index in February in Rio de Janeiro
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Rio de Janeiro, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Rio de Janeiro Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Rio de Janeiro, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Rio de Janeiro Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Rio de Janeiro, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for Rio de Janeiro
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Rio de Janeiro. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in February in Rio de Janeiro
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Sometimes it rained suddenly, but it cooled everything down nicely. The swimming was great. The temperature fluctuated between 25 and 30 degrees.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Rio de Janeiro by Month
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