Rio de Janeiro in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rio de Janeiro in december 2024
The weather in Rio de Janeiro in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
77°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
27%
24%
7%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
39%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
53% of time
23%
12%
7%
Weather at 3am
76°F
32%
28%
21%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rio de Janeiro in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rio de Janeiro in december.
The climate of Rio de Janeiro in december is good
The weather in december in Rio de Janeiro is wet (with 9.4in of rainfall over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 10.4in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate quite good in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. The minimum is 77°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Rio de Janeiro is 81°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Rio de Janeiro in december with a maximum record of 97°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 68°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 12 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 39 of the month.
On average, in Rio de Janeiro, the days of december last 13:32. The sun rises at 05:02 and sets at 18:34.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not good) to go in Rio de Janeiro.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rio de Janeiro in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 68°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 71°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.8in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.16km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:32 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rio de Janeiro in december 2023:
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 85°F
72°F to 76°F
72°F to 76°F
70°F to 76°F
74°F to 77°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 85°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 90°F
81°F to 88°F
74°F to 79°F
72°F to 83°F
76°F to 94°F
81°F to 85°F
74°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in Brazil in december
Cities near Rio de Janeiro:
| Petropolis in december | tolerable weather |
| Itaguai in december | tolerable weather |
| Araruama in december | good weather |
| Ilha Grande in december | tolerable weather |
| Angra dos Reis in december | tolerable weather |
| Cabo Frio in december | good weather |
| Macaé in december | good weather |
| Paraty in december | tolerable weather |
| Trindade in december | tolerable weather |
| Campos dos Goytacazes in december | tolerable weather |
| Caraguatatuba in december | tolerable weather |
| Ouro Preto in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Rio de Janeiro
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Weather data for Rio de Janeiro in december:
Weather data for Rio de Janeiro for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rio de Janeiro. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rio de Janeiro can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rio de Janeiro.