The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Manaus sees 29°C during the day with 4.1h of sunshine per day. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
December ranks 7 out of 12 months in Manaus. Compared to November: −2°C daytime, 15 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Manaus is July (5.6/10), 0.7 pt higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Brazil
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 62%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Manaus ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
BrazilEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.6 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
3.12°S · 60.02°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Manaus?
July is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.2h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Manaus get in July?
Manaus averages 7.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Manaus?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Manaus in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Manaus good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Manaus scores 4.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 5.4/10.
When should you avoid Manaus?
March is the most difficult month to visit Manaus, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Manaus in December?
The average UV index reaches 8 in December in Manaus (very high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Protection essential.