What is the weather like in Brasília in December?

Expect temperatures between 19°C and 26°C with 66% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Brasília in December?

Brasília in December scores 61/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Brasília in December?

December in Brasília is ideal for: Business travelers.

Brasília Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

26°C

Hottest around day 18

Avg Low

19°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

66% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Brasília

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Currency

BRL

R$ Brazilian real

Language

Portuguese

Driving

Right side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.465

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Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

53/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

May

Low

Feb

Monthly Traffic Distribution

172

Jan

144

Feb

167

Mar

231

Apr

231

May

152

Jun

172

Jul

174

Aug

178

Sep

172

Oct

145

Nov

171

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

São Paulo Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro (GRU)

Campinas Viracopos (VCP)

Recife Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre (REC)

Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves (CNF)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Brazil.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Brazil.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Brazil. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Brazil.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas in the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and RoraimaPresent in the states of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Pará, but rare cases in their capital cities (São Luis [capital of Maranhão], Cuiabá [capital of Mato Grosso], Belém [capital of Pará])Rare cases and sporadic foci of transmission in rural and forested areas in the states of Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, and TocantinsNo malaria transmission in the cities of Brasília (the capital), Rio de Janeiro, or São PaoloNo malaria transmission at Iguaçu FallsDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. vivax(90%)P. falciparum(10%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Areas with rare cases: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Brasília?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(61/100)

Short Answer

Brasília during December means embracing the rain (66%, 6mm typical). Some activities may be affected, but the lush landscapes and fewer tourists can be rewarding.

Decision Factors

High rainfall period

66% rain probability, 6.3mm average

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Schistosomiasis

Plenty of sunshine

9.3h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

74% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
79% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Outdoor enthusiasts
66% rain probability disrupts outdoor activities
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Photographers
81% cloud cover limits natural light opportunities
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score only 67/100 - better months available

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Brasília in December averages 26°C with 66% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Brasília in December

What are the temperatures in Brasília in December?

Daytime highs average 26°C, nights drop to 19°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Brasília in December?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. Definitely pack rain gear.

What to wear in Brasília in December?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is December peak season in Brasília?

This is off-peak season. Expect lower prices and fewer crowds.

Brasília Weather in December

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