Horta weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

What's the typical weather in Horta for December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Horta generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Horta in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 82 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Horta. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Horta climate page with graphs.

 

Horta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 82 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Horta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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