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Rio weather in December (Peloponnese, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Rio during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rio generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Rio in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 108 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Patras, Greece (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

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

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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 Rio in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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