Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonBrazil · South America
Max Temp
30.7°C
Min Temp
23°C
Sunshine
5.8 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
22.1°C
Rainfall
61.5 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
26.3°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is among the best months in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): only 5 rain days, 31°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 31°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 26°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (62 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 22°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
Rio im Sommerhöhepunkt: Karneval (Ende Januar / Februar) ist das größte Fest der Welt — Sambaescolas im Sambódromo, Blocos in den Gassen von Santa Teresa und Lapa. Silvester am 31. Dezember versammelt Millionen in Weiß am Strand von Copacabana unter Feuerwerk.
Events & Festivals
- Réveillon na Praia de Copacabana31. Dezember
Millionen Menschen in Weiß kleiden sich am Strand von Copacabana. Um Mitternacht beginnt eines der größten Feuerwerke der Welt direkt über dem Atlantik — ein Spektakel, das von der gesamten Uferpromenade zu sehen ist.
Packing list for Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in December
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (31°C), good sunshine (6 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in December?
- In December, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) sees daily highs of 31°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in December?
- In December, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) receives an average of 62 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) get in December?
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in December — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in December?
- Water temperature in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in December averages 22°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
