Weather in December in Brazil
Planning a journey to Brazil this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Brazil in December?
The weather in Brazil in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in São Joaquim national park at 24°C to very hot in Sousa at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sousa and 14°C in São Joaquim national park. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brazil, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Galinhos with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Visconde De Maua with 424 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rio de Janeiro usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Brazil climate page.
Where to go in Brazil in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
In December Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Sao Paulo
In December Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Florianópolis
In December Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Gramado
In December Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Fortaleza
In December Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Brazil?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Brazil due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rio de Janeiro.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Brazil.
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