The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Rio de Janeiro in December is 22.0°C (71.6°F). The amount of rain in December is high with an average of 137mm (5.4in). December is the wettest month of the year. The average maximum temperature lies around 28.0°C (82.4°F). During the night it can be very warm and sticky. With a water temperature of around 24.0°C (75.2°F), this is a great month to swim. You will see the sun sometimes in this month, it has 179 hours of sun.

So what to wear in December? Visitors traveling to Rio de Janeiro should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will be raining some days. Also bring your shorts and or a skirt because it can be very warm or even hot.

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