Rio weather in December (Peloponnese, Greece)

Is December a good time to explore Rio weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Rio generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 13°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Rio in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 108 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rio. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rio, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Patras, Greece (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rio.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.