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Porto Alegre in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Porto Alegre in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Porto Alegre, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in December. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the driest month of the year in Porto Alegre

Average weather

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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Porto Alegre has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Porto Alegre in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Porto Alegre 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 +100°F and a minimum of +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +77°F.

Is Porto Alegre warm or cold in December?

Porto Alegre is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +68°F.

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

December is one of the warmest months in Porto Alegre, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Porto Alegre in December

Porto Alegre weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+84°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+54°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+102°F+102°F
Rainfall
124 mm115 mm127 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%75%76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
886
Cloudy days
665
Rainy days
141518
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +84°F during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 124 mm to 115 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Porto Alegre in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Porto Alegre is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Porto Alegre based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 136 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Porto Alegre wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Porto Alegre?

This is the weather in Porto Alegre in December 2023:
1 December
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+91°F
2 December
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+88°F
3 December
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+81°F
4 December
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+71°F
5 December
☁️
+74°F
6 December
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+83°F
7 December
🌧️
+80°F
8 December
☁️
+75°F
9 December
☀️
+77°F
10 December
☀️
+79°F
11 December
☁️
+81°F
12 December
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+89°F
13 December
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+92°F
14 December
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+94°F
15 December
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+97°F
16 December
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+95°F
17 December
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+101°F
18 December
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+93°F
19 December
🌧️
+84°F
20 December
🌧️
+82°F
21 December
☀️
+89°F
22 December
☀️
+87°F
23 December
🌧️
+87°F
24 December
☁️
+84°F
25 December
☁️
+85°F
26 December
☁️
+76°F
27 December
☀️
+81°F
28 December
☀️
+95°F
29 December
🌧️
+87°F
30 December
☁️
+77°F
31 December
☀️
+76°F
In December 2023 Porto Alegre had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Porto Alegre climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Porto Alegre in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+74°F) and the highest in 2012 (+79°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 1129 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 2041 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Porto Alegre in December:

Is December a good time to visit Porto Alegre?

It’s always a good time to visit Porto Alegre, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Porto Alegre in December?

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

Is Porto Alegre rainy in December?

Porto Alegre is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Porto Alegre in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Porto Alegre 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

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Monthly weather in Porto Alegre

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Porto Alegre, 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.