Brazil weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Brazil this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in São Joaquim national park at 24°C to very warm 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.
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. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected in Rio de Janeiro. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brazil in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Brazil climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Brazil.
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.
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