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

In December, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in December

Fortaleza is the better pick in December — 87 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Fortaleza	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	36°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	35 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	9	20
Humidity	75%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	40	78

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

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in December — FAQ

Is December better in Fortaleza or Rio de Janeiro?: Fortaleza is the better pick in December — 87 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in December?: In December, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.