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Weather in December in Pernambuco

Planning a journey to Pernambuco 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 Pernambuco in December?

Pernambuco is a region in Brazil. December in Pernambuco generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Fernando de Noronha at 28°C to very warm in Petrolina at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Petrolina and 26°C in Fernando de Noronha. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Garanhuns with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Santo Inácio with 55 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 255 hours of sunshine in Porto De Galinhas. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Pernambuco, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pernambuco's yearly weather, check out our Pernambuco climate page.

Where to go in Pernambuco in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Pernambuco on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Pernambuco?

Porto De Galinhas

In December Porto De Galinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Porto De Galinhas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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29°C 
24°C 
266 hours 
44 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
25°C 
255 hours 
50 mm 
17 days 
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30°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
73 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Porto De Galinhas

Recife

In December Recife generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Recife
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
266 hours 
38 mm 
14 days 
31°C 
25°C 
255 hours 
45 mm 
17 days 
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31°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
69 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Recife

Fernando de Noronha

In December Fernando de Noronha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Fernando de Noronha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
26°C 
282 hours 
23 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
39 mm 
10 days 
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28°C 
26°C 
250 hours 
93 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Fernando de Noronha

Tamandaré

In December Tamandaré generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tamandaré
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
39 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
24°C 
44 mm 
17 days 
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31°C 
25°C 
68 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Tamandaré

Gravatá

In December Gravatá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gravatá
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
21°C 
266 hours 
39 mm 
14 days 
31°C 
21°C 
255 hours 
46 mm 
17 days 
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30°C 
21°C 
246 hours 
68 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Gravatá

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pernambuco, in Brazil.

Is December the best time to visit Pernambuco?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Porto De Galinhas, December might be a good time to visit Pernambuco.

Generally speaking, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Porto De Galinhas. The weather in March, April and June, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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