What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in December?

In December, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in December

Cartagena is the better pick in December — 88 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro — December climate, side by side

	Cartagena	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	36°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	31 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	8	20
Humidity	82%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	46	78

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cartagena or Rio de Janeiro?: Cartagena is the better pick in December — 88 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in December?: In December, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.