Alvor weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Alvor in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

December in Alvor generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Alvor in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Alvor. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Alvor climate page with graphs.

 

Alvor, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portimão, Portugal (5 KM, 3 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 Alvor, 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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