Swimming in Rio de Janeiro in december 2026: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2026
Average sea temperature in Rio de Janeiro in december 2026.
In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Rio de Janeiro is:
Minimum: 71°F
Average: 76°F
Maximum: 81°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:
- Outside temperature: 76°F to 84°F
- Most common weather: "Moderate rain at times"
- The wind blows at 14.9mph
- It rains a total of 9.1in, over 11 day(s).
Should we swim in Rio de Janeiro in december?
Yes! The water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in december is pleasant
Swimming in december is pleasant in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area. The sea temperature is 76°F on average (min/max: 71°F/81°F), allowing you to swim for a long time and enjoy water sports.
Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 80°F, 9.1in of precipitation (over 11 days) and 86.59 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Rio de Janeiro in december
| December | |||
| Average sea temperature | 76°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 71°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 85°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 76°F | ||
| Wind speed | 9.3mph | ||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||
| Precipitation | 9.1in | ||
| Number of days of rain | 11 jour(s) (36%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Visibility in kilometers | 9.2km | ||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
Chart of the tides in december 2026
Tide times in december 2026 in Rio de Janeiro