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Rivera Weather in February

Rivera in February

The short of it: Rivera in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 125 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Rivera an average February high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 125 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-February, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Rivera runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Sant'Ana do Livramento, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Rivera, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sant'Ana do LivramentoRio Grande do Sul2 km NE30°18°127 mm
TranquerasRivera Department38 km SSW30°18°114 mm
Minas de CorralesRivera Department75 km S30°18°101 mm
Dom PedritoRio Grande do Sul84 km E31°19°110 mm
Rosário do SulRio Grande do Sul94 km NE31°19°110 mm
TacuarembóTacuarembó Department99 km SSW30°18°86 mm
QuaraíRio Grande do Sul104 km WNW31°19°137 mm
ArtigasArtigas104 km WNW31°19°138 mm

The Almanac · Rivera Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rivera by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°131 mm13 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦
February30°18°125 mm12 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
March28°17°125 mm12 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April25°14°160 mm11 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
May20°10°111 mm11 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
June18°8°112 mm12 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
July18°7°102 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
August21°8°98 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
September22°10°138 mm14 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
October25°13°168 mm14 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
November28°15°136 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
December30°17°139 mm13 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rivera in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rivera in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Rivera?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Rivera in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 9 min in June to 14 h 8 min in December.

Does it snow in Rivera in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rivera in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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