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

In December, Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 38 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in December

Santa Marta is the better pick in December — 89 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta — December climate, side by side

	Rio de Janeiro	Santa Marta
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	36°C
Avg high / low	31° / 23°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	211 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	20	7
Humidity	78%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	78	33

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in December — FAQ

Is December better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?: Santa Marta is the better pick in December — 89 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta in December?: In December, Rio de Janeiro averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 211 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 38 mm.