Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ilha Grande in February
Little changes in Ilha Grande from January: highs stay near 86°F (30°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), and about 7.2 in (184 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 7.2 in (184 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Highs settle around 86°F (30°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
With 83% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 7.2 in (184 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in January to 51/100.
- Our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics83% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ilha Grande in February
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Casarão da Ilha
Long-established spot near the pier for drinks and food as the boats come in.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.2 in of rain.
Lua e Mar
Beachfront restaurant on Abraão's sand, known for moqueca and fish with green banana.
Why now Easy to slot in when February's rain moves in.
Vila do Abraão
The island's main village of sand lanes, pousadas, a white church and boat docks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.2 in of rain.
Restaurante Dom Mario
Small, popular restaurant with generous seafood plates at fair prices.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter February days.
Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct
Ruins of a 19th-century quarantine station and a stone aqueduct on a short trail from Abraão.
Nearby in February
- Paraty in February~35 mi · highs 89°F, 7.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rio de Janeiro in February~65 mi · highs 84°F, 6.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~438 m to Ilha Grande's ~6 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ilha Grande in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Ilha Grande?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 89. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 7.2 in (184 mm) of rain. Our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ilha Grande in February?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ilha Grande in February?
Yes: about 7.2 in (184 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 58.1 in (1475 mm).
What should I pack for Ilha Grande in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (83% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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