Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro in December
December is not among the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro (rank 10 of 12, score 71/100). The best months are June, July, May.
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Is December the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, December places #10 with a score of 71/100. The recommended months are June, July, May.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | 28.2°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 17.4/100 | wet (161.7 mm of rain over ~24 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (10.3 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 28.2°C / low 22.4°C, 161.7 mm rain, 10.3 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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