Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

🌧️

29°C (84°F)

Feels like 34°C (93°F)

December Weather Details

🌡️ Temperature

Daytime Highs

29°C

(84°F)

Nighttime Lows

23°C

(73°F)

Hot and rainy with a feels-like temperature of 34°C (93°F) .

🌧️ Rainfall

High

December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.

💧 Humidity

82% Average

Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.

☀️ Sunshine

6-7 hours daily

December is early summer in the southern hemisphere, with some of the longest days of the year.

🌊 Ocean & Beaches

Water Temperature

24° C

( 75 °F)

Surf Conditions

Moderate to rough

Atlantic Ocean beaches are warm and perfect for swimming and surfing

Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 (water temperature: Decembers 2022–2024) from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.

🎯 Popular Activities

Activities

Beach activities
Hiking
Food tours
Cultural experiences
Nightlife

Attractions

Christ the Redeemer
Sugarloaf Mountain
Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach
Tijuca Forest

💰 Cost of Living

$2,000

estimated per month

SOLO TRAVELERS

📶 Internet Speed

Mbps

Estimated average speed

📊 Quick Facts

Weather Hot and rainy

Humidity 82%

✅ December Summary

December in Rio de Janeiro offers hot and rainy weather with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 29°C (84°F). The humidity is around 82% and you can expect 6-7 hours daily. Popular activities include Beach activities, Hiking, Food tours and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $2,000 per month and internet speeds average 30 Mbps.