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

In December, Recife averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.

Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in December

Recife is the better pick in December — 91 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Recife	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	36°C
Avg high / low	30° / 26°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	33 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	14	20
Humidity	72%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	37	78

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

Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in December — FAQ

Is December better in Recife or Rio de Janeiro?: Recife is the better pick in December — 91 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in December?: In December, Recife averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm.