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Porto weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Porto this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Porto typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Porto in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 124 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Porto, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46%  

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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