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Río Weather in December

Río in December

The short of it: Río in December averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 6° · rain 95 mm · daylight 9 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & April

December in Río brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 6°, with about 95 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 15°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 31 min in mid-December, 32 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Río runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Ágios Vasíleios, 3 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Río, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 31 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ágios VasíleiosWest Greece3 km NE14°5°96 mm
AntirrioWest Greece4 km NNW15°6°95 mm
PátraWest Greece7 km SW15°6°96 mm
NáfpaktosWest Greece11 km NNE14°5°98 mm
SaraváliWest Greece12 km S13°4°104 mm
OvriáWest Greece13 km SSW14°5°98 mm
ParalíaWest Greece13 km SSW15°6°97 mm
MindilóglionWest Greece14 km SSW15°6°97 mm

The Almanac · Río Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 15°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Río by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°86 mm11 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
February14°5°82 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
March16°7°64 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April20°9°40 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°13°30 mm10 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°17°15 mm11 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
July33°20°8.0 mm12 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August33°20°9.0 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
September29°16°43 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°13°72 mm10 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
November19°9°103 mm10 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
December15°6°95 mm11 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Río in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Río in December?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 15°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Río?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Río in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 31 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 49 min.

Does it snow in Río in December?

Hardly — December nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Río in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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