Natal · WinterMonth summary
Natal weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Natal in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Natal. September remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Natal in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Natal enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 86°F | 58% | 3.7in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 86°F | 65% | 4.4in | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 86°F | 75% | 7.3in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 84°F | 74% | 6.5in | 10.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 84°F | 65% | 5.7in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 73°F | 82°F | 64% | 5.5in | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 81°F | 66% | 6.8in | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 82°F | 39% | 1.6in | 10.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 82°F | 36% | 1.6in | 11.4h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 34% | 1.1in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 77°F | 86°F | 32% | 1.1in | 11.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 86°F | 49% | 1.9in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Natal averages 86°F, 49% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Natal in December
Is December a good time to visit Natal?
December is an excellent time to visit Natal (score 7.8/10). With 86°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 49% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Natal in December?
With 86°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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