Rio de Janeiro in December: weather, sea & travel advice
Rio de Janeiro in December is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 24 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Rio de Janeiro · DecemberPhoto: Jens Hausherr from Hamburg, Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 27 °C
- Night
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 24 °C
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent87/100
City breakGood75/100
ActiveLimited56/100
FamilyExcellent81/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (24 °C)
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 12 rainy days)
- High humidity (84 %)
All months at a glance
28J
28F
28M
27A
25M
24J
24J
25A
25S
26O
26N
27D
12J
10F
10M
9A
7M
6J
5J
5A
7S
10O
11N
12D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in December?
Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 22 °C.
Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in December?
The sea is about 24 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 12 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.