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Rio Quente in December sees very high temperatures, with highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 248 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June typically offers the best weather for Rio Quente.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Rio Quente in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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