December in Rio de Janeiro is the rainiest month of the year. In December, the weather in Rio de Janeiro is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in December is about 29 degrees above zero. On average, Rio de Janeiro has 23 rainy, 3 sunny, 3 cloudy, and 2 partly cloudy days in December. The rains are usually heavy. December as well as January, February, March, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Rio de Janeiro.