Alte weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

How does the December weather in Alte compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During December, Alte usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Alte in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Alte. March, 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 Alte climate page with graphs.

 

Alte, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (32 KM, 20 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 Alte, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alte.

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