Altura weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Altura 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, Altura generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Altura in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 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. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 158 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 Altura. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Altura climate page with graphs.

 

Altura, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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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 Altura in December?

For visitors traveling to Altura, 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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