Rio de Janeiro in February
The hottest month of the year and the busiest week of the decade rolled together — if Carnival falls in February, book accommodation six months out or don’t come.
Is February a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
February is one of the busiest months in Rio de Janeiro, at about 94/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in February
- Carnival (movable, February or March) — the city at absolute capacity
- Sambadrome parades and hundreds of street blocos
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Rio de Janeiro.
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
February is one of the busiest months in Rio de Janeiro, at about 94/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in February?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 94/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 31 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in February?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 24°C in February, with about 8 wet days across the month.