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Joao Pessoa in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Joao Pessoa in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Joao Pessoa in December 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Joao Pessoa in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 1 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 22 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 33 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the hottest month of the year in Joao Pessoa;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Joao Pessoa has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Joao Pessoa in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Joao Pessoa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +84°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Joao Pessoa warm or cold in December?

Joao Pessoa is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is the hottest month in Joao Pessoa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Joao Pessoa in December

Joao Pessoa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
22 mm33 mm58 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%76%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
986
Rainy days
202224
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 22 mm to 33 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Joao Pessoa in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Joao Pessoa is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Joao Pessoa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 32 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Joao Pessoa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 149 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 67% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Joao Pessoa?

This is the weather in Joao Pessoa in December 2024:
1 December
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+87°F
2 December
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+87°F
3 December
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+84°F
4 December
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+85°F
5 December
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+85°F
6 December
☀️
+85°F
7 December
☀️
+86°F
8 December
☀️
+85°F
9 December
☁️
+85°F
10 December
☀️
+86°F
11 December
🌧️
+84°F
12 December
☀️
+86°F
13 December
☀️
+86°F
14 December
☀️
+86°F
15 December
🌧️
+82°F
16 December
☀️
+84°F
17 December
☀️
+86°F
18 December
☁️
+84°F
19 December
🌧️
+82°F
20 December
🌧️
+82°F
21 December
🌧️
+84°F
22 December
🌧️
+84°F
23 December
🌧️
+84°F
24 December
☀️
+84°F
25 December
🌧️
+85°F
26 December
🌧️
+85°F
27 December
☁️
+85°F
28 December
☁️
+85°F
29 December
☁️
+85°F
30 December
☀️
+86°F
31 December
☁️
+85°F
In December 2024 Joao Pessoa had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Joao Pessoa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Joao Pessoa in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+81°F) and the highest in 2020 (+85°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 2108 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Joao Pessoa in December:

Is December a good time to visit Joao Pessoa?

December is a really good time to go to Joao Pessoa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Joao Pessoa.

Can you sunbathe in Joao Pessoa in December?

December is warm in Joao Pessoa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Joao Pessoa rainy in December?

Joao Pessoa is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Joao Pessoa in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Joao Pessoa in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Joao Pessoa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Joao Pessoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.