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Copacabana Weather in December
With daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F), December in Copacabana brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that December is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
Rainfall in Copacabana in December
As part of the rainy season, Copacabana sees around 14 days of rain in December, with an average of 202 mm (8 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.
Temperature in Copacabana in December
Daytime highs in Copacabana in December reach 15°C (59°F), with nights around 8°C (46°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights fall to 8°C (46°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August typically offers the best weather for Copacabana.
Copacabana Temperature in December
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
202 mm (8 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Copacabana Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Copacabana in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Copacabana spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Copacabana historical weather extremes in December
Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Copacabana.
- The hottest December day on record in Copacabana reached 19°C (66°F) (December 11, 2018).
- On December 25, 2011, Copacabana saw its coldest December day with temperatures maxing out at 9°C (48°F).
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to 2°C (36°F) on December 26, 2025, marking the coldest December night on record.
- The wettest December day on record brought 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation to Copacabana (December 23, 2014).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Copacabana in December
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in December, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
What To Do in Copacabana in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
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