Petrópolis weather in December (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

How's the weather trend in Petrópolis as December approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Petrópolis tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Petrópolis in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 307 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 23 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Petrópolis. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petrópolis climate page with graphs.

 

Petrópolis, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 307 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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