Brazil weather in February

Planning a getaway to Brazil this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Brazil in February?

In February, Brazil experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in São Joaquim national park at 24°C to very warm in Piranhas at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Piranhas and 15°C in São Joaquim national park. In Brazil, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boa Vista with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Soure with 541 mm. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro enjoys close to 202 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Brazil, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Brazil's yearly weather, check out our Brazil climate page.

Where to go in Brazil in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Brazil on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Brazil

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?

Average weather in Rio de Janeiro

In February Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Rio de Janeiro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   January January
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31°C 
24°C 
212 hours 
199 mm 
20 days 
32°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
157 mm 
16 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
23°C 
208 hours 
170 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Rio de Janeiro

Average weather in Sao Paulo

In February Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Sao Paulo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
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28°C 
19°C 
170 hours 
251 mm 
25 days 
29°C 
19°C 
162 hours 
215 mm 
22 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
19°C 
167 hours 
173 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Sao Paulo

Average weather in Florianópolis

In February Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Florianópolis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
22°C 
178 hours 
200 mm 
24 days 
29°C 
22°C 
165 hours 
198 mm 
22 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
185 hours 
141 mm 
22 days 
Climate in Florianópolis

Average weather in Gramado

In February Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Gramado
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
17°C 
216 mm 
21 days 
28°C 
17°C 
206 mm 
19 days 
March   >> March
>>  
27°C 
16°C 
166 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Gramado

Average weather in Fortaleza

In February Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Fortaleza
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
221 hours 
105 mm 
22 days 
31°C 
25°C 
181 hours 
159 mm 
26 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
151 hours 
205 mm 
30 days 
poor 
Climate in Fortaleza

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Is February the best time to visit Brazil?

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Brazil with overall tolerable weather in Rio de Janeiro.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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