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Búzios in December

Short answer

In December, Búzios averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), with about 95 mm of rain spread over roughly 10 days. December is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
28 / 21 °C
high / low
Rain
95 mm
10 days
Daylight
13h31
sunset at 18:28
Crowds
High
1 public holiday

What to expect in Búzios in December

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

December finds Búzios in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. Rain, when it comes, is usually brief and does not spoil the day. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting New Year's Eve in Búzios into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: high

December is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.

Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 477

High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Búzios is around R$ 477 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Tours and tickets

Things to do in Búzios in December

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip + Boat Ride
8.1· 19 reviews

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip + Boat Ride

Want to visit one of the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro? On this excursion to Arraial do Cabo, we'll visit its white sandy beaches on a fun boat ride.

10 h
from US$ 68
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Buzios Trolleybus Tour
8.3· 16 reviews

Buzios Trolleybus Tour

Find out for yourself why Brigitte Bardot fell in love with the beaches of Búzios when you take this trolleybus tour of the Brazilian city.

1 h 30 min
from US$ 19
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Búzios Diving Introduction
9.6· 5 reviews

Búzios Diving Introduction

Want to explore the treasures of the Brazilian seabed? Join this diving class in Búzios for an intro to this exciting activity in a dreamy environment.

1 h 20 min
from US$ 51
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Búzios Buggy Tour
9.6· 5 reviews

Búzios Buggy Tour

Want to explore Búzios in a fun way? Don't miss this exciting buggy tour! You'll fall in love with the history and beauty of this coastal city.

1 h 20 min
from US$ 55
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Tour of Búzios + Catamaran Ride
8· 5 reviews

Tour of Búzios + Catamaran Ride

On this tour of Búzios, we'll explore the city by land and sea, getting to know its most famous beaches and delving into its history.

6 h
from US$ 66
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Búzios Hiking Tour
8· 4 reviews

Búzios Hiking Tour

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro! Come join us on a hiking adventure through the stunning beaches and natural pools of Búzios.

2 h 30 min
from US$ 24
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Where to stay

Hotels in Búzios

December is high season in Búzios: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.

Greco Hotel in Búzios 9.3 ★★★★ · 86 reviews Greco Hotel See on Booking → Vila deste Hotel in Búzios 9.1 ★★★★★ · 19 reviews Vila deste Hotel See on Booking → Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention in Búzios 8.6 ★★★★★ · 48 reviews Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention See on Booking → Pousada Aroma do Mar by Latitud Hoteles in Búzios 8.5 ★★★★ · 48 reviews Pousada Aroma do Mar by Latitud Hoteles See on Booking →
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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in December

New Year's Eve in Búzios
Parties on Rua das Pedras and the beaches, with electronic music and crowds that fill the peninsula at midnight.
Public holidays in December: Christmas (25/12). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in December

Light clothing for the day · highs of 28 °C (82 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 10 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Quick-dry clothing · humidity of 80% Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Búzios in December

What is the weather like in Búzios in December?
In December, Búzios averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), with about 95 mm of rain spread over roughly 10 days. December is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Does it rain a lot in Búzios in December?
In December, Búzios gets about 95 mm of rain spread over around 10 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is December high season in Búzios?
Crowds in December tend to be high. High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
What is happening in Búzios in December?
December brings New Year's Eve in Búzios. Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in Búzios in December?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Búzios in December: 10 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 32% of the days) and 95 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 10 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, December is wetter than the destination's average. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in Búzios in December, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Búzios in December is 28 °C and the average low is 21 °C, with air humidity of around 80%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in December is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light clothing for the day; rain jacket or umbrella; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is Búzios worth visiting in December?
Good time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, December scores 54 out of 100 and ranks No. 12 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is August (80) and the least comfortable is December (54). As for crowds, in December they tend to be high.
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