Temperature in Rio de Janeiro State in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil this December.

Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, a region in Brazil, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Arraial do Cabo to 32°C (90°F) in Campos dos Goytacazes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Campos dos Goytacazes and 23°C (73°F) in Arraial do Cabo.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Rio de Janeiro State in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Rio de Janeiro State temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December?

Average daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil during December reach about 30°C (86°F) in Rio de Janeiro.

How cold does it get at night in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil in December?

Rio de Janeiro sees nighttime lows close to 23°C (73°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?

Based on our systematic data collection, Campos dos Goytacazes has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 32°C (90°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil?

When looking through our records, we find that Arraial do Cabo stands out as the coolest city in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil for the month of December. Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F) and it cools down to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

How much sun does Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil get in December?

Rio de Janeiro enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 24°C (75°F) in Rio de Janeiro this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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