Albufeira weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Is Albufeira a good destination in December, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During December, Albufeira usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Albufeira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Albufeira. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Albufeira, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portimão, Portugal (25 KM, 16 Miles).

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 Albufeira, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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