Albufeira weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Albufeira in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Albufeira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 169 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 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).

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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 Albufeira in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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