Altura weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

How does the December weather in Altura compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Altura typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Altura in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 158 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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).

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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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