Rio de Janeiro State weather in December
Planning a journey to Rio de Janeiro State 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 Rio de Janeiro State in December?
Rio de Janeiro State is a region in Brazil. December in Rio de Janeiro State generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Arraial do Cabo at 26°C to very warm in Campos dos Goytacazes at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Campos dos Goytacazes and 23°C in Arraial do Cabo. 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arraial do Cabo with an average of 108 mm to heavy rainfall in Visconde De Maua with 424 mm. Rio de Janeiro enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Rio de Janeiro State, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rio de Janeiro State's yearly weather, check out our Rio de Janeiro State climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State?
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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Búzios
In December Búzios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paraty
In December Paraty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cabo Frio
In December Cabo Frio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ilha Grande
In December Ilha Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rio de Janeiro State, in Brazil.
Is December the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro State?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro State.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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