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

In December, Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm of rain; Salvador averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 49 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in December

Salvador is the better pick in December — 90 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Rio de Janeiro	Salvador
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	36°C	36°C
Avg high / low	31° / 23°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	211 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	20	11
Humidity	78%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	78	34

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in December — FAQ

Is December better in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador?: Salvador is the better pick in December — 90 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salvador is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in December?: In December, Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm of rain; Salvador averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 49 mm.