Weather in Rio de Janeiro for December 2026
In general, the average temperature in Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of December is 27.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 28.4 °C by the end of December.
Rio de Janeiro in December brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 138.9 mm.
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Rio de Janeiro Weather December
Temperatures trend during December in Rio de Janeiro
December weather in Rio de Janeiro day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Light rain | 27° /22° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Dec. | Light rain | 30° /22° | 4.1 mm | 9 | |
| 3 Dec. | Light rain | 27° /23° | 6.9 mm | 8 | |
| 4 Dec. | Moderate rain | 26° /22° | 23.4 mm | 8 | |
| 5 Dec. | Light rain | 26° /22° | 7 mm | 8 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 0.5 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 1.3 mm | 9 | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain | 28° /22° | 4 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain | 28° /22° | 4.8 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Dec. | Light rain | 26° /22° | 5.6 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /21° | 2.3 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /21° | 2.3 mm | 8 | |
| 14 Dec. | Light rain | 26° /21° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 1.6 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Dec. | Light rain | 31° /23° | 6.2 mm | 9 | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain | 27° /22° | 6.8 mm | 8 | |
| 18 Dec. | Light rain | 26° /21° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /21° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Dec. | Light rain | 28° /22° | 8 mm | 9 | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain | 28° /22° | 2.8 mm | 9 | |
| 22 Dec. | Light rain | 27° /22° | 3.1 mm | 8 | |
| 23 Dec. | Light rain | 28° /22° | 3.4 mm | 9 | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /23° | 2.2 mm | 9 | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 0.9 mm | 9 | |
| 26 Dec. | Light rain shower | 30° /23° | 2.2 mm | 9 | |
| 27 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /23° | 6.1 mm | 8 | |
| 28 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 2.3 mm | 9 | |
| 29 Dec. | Light rain | 29° /23° | 4.4 mm | 9 | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /23° | 9.2 mm | 8 | |
| 31 Dec. | Light rain | 27° /22° | 8.3 mm | 7 | |
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Rio de Janeiro in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rio de Janeiro during December?
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Rio de Janeiro water temperatures in December
The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Rio de Janeiro in December is 22.1 °C. At the beginning of December temperatures are around 21.8 °C; by the end of the month they get a bit warmer and reach 22.4 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in December?
- The average water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in December is 22.1 °C.
- Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in December?
- Comfortably warm for most people. Sensitive swimmers might prefer a light rash-guard, but wetsuits are rarely needed.
December rainfall patterns in Rio de Janeiro
UV exposure in Rio de Janeiro during December
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