Rio de Janeiro in December

Weather

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 23°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Crowds & demand

Crowd levels are High for Rio de Janeiro — the biggest crowds of the year.

Prices & value

Prices run high season this month: premium prices.

Events & what’s on

Look out for Réveillon (New Year’s Eve) while you’re there.

• Réveillon (New Year’s Eve) — Fireworks over Copacabana Beach draw millions dressed in white.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026