December Rainfall and Precipitation in Rio de Janeiro State
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Rio de Janeiro State precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil receive in December?
With an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain in December, Rio de Janeiro's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.
How many days does it rain in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December?
On average, Rio de Janeiro has about 21 days days of rain in December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?
December is generally a drier month for Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in December in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?
Visconde De Maua is the wettest city in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 424 mm (17 in).
What is the driest city in December in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?
Based on our database, Arraial do Cabo sees the least rainfall in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December, with around 108 mm (4.3 in) on average.
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