Temperature in Brazil in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Brazil this December.

Brazil, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 24°C (75°F) in São Joaquim national park to 36°C (97°F) in Sousa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Sousa and 14°C (57°F) in São Joaquim national park.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Brazil in December?

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of Brazil on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Brazil temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Brazil in December?

Average daytime highs in Brazil during December reach about 30°C (86°F) in Rio de Janeiro.

How cold does it get at night in Brazil in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Rio de Janeiro typically drop to around 23°C (73°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Brazil?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Sousa clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 36°C (97°F), and evenings that remain near 24°C (75°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Brazil?

When looking through our records, we find that São Joaquim national park stands out as the coolest city in Brazil for the month of December. Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F) and it cools down to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

How much sun does Brazil get in December?

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.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Belém this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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