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Maria Fumaça Train Ride & Garibaldi Winery Tour
On this ride on the Maria Fumaça train we'll enjoy unique experience accompanied by dance, music and wine. We'll also visit the Garibaldi wine cooperative
5 h
from US$ 98
Short answer
In December, Bento Gonçalves averages highs of 26.7 °C (80 °F) and lows of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with about 128.6 mm of rain spread over roughly 11 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)
Temperature
26.7 / 16.4 °C
high / low
Rain
128.6 mm
11 days
Daylight
14h00
sunset at 19:21
Crowds
High
1 public holiday
What to expect in Bento Gonçalves in December
Editor's tip
December finds Bento Gonçalves in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 26.7 °C (80 °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. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Natal Sobre Trilhos (Christmas on the Rails) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
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$ 440
High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Bento Gonçalves is around R$ 440 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Bento Gonçalves in December
Where to stay
Hotels in Bento Gonçalves
December is high season in Bento Gonçalves: 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.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in December
Natal Sobre Trilhos (Christmas on the Rails)
The Maria Fumaça (steam train) gets Christmas decorations and scenes along the route between Bento, Garibaldi and Carlos Barbosa.
Public holidays in December: Christmas (25/12). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in December
Light jacket for the evening · nights of 16.4 °C (62 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 26.7 °C (80 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 11 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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