as with other countries, the weather is normally the hottest of the year with very little precipitation and therefore the best time to be outside enjoying the beaches and nature of rio de janeiro.

every day after the 21st after continues to be progressively shorter until the equinox in march.

on december 22nd, the illuminated parade (parada iluminada) portrays the story of a child's fascination with christmas using floats, music, and dancers.  this event is free, and traditionally takes place in copacabana, starting from posto 6.

december 25th - christmas (natal) is the religious holiday celebrated by christians to mark the birth of jesus christ.