Weather in December
In
December,
Duque de Caxias indulges in the peak of summer. Daylight clocks at 13.5 hours, maxing out from the 13.2 hours recorded in
November. Correspondingly, sea temperatures rise to their yearly climax of 24°C (75.2°F) from November’s 23.2°C (73.8°F). This delights swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers, who revel in the prolonged daylight and warm sea. In essence, December’s weather introduces the joyous festival spirit and rounds up the year on a high note.
Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature in Duque de Caxias is 24°C (75.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 24°C (75.2°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
The month with the longest days in Duque de Caxias is December, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:41 -03.