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Amarante weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is the weather in Amarante in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Amarante typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Amarante in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 124 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 Amarante. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amarante climate page with graphs.

 

Amarante, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 178 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Amarante in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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