Arcos de Valdevez weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is the weather in Arcos de Valdevez 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, Arcos de Valdevez typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Arcos de Valdevez in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 235 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 129 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 Arcos de Valdevez. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arcos de Valdevez, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 235 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vigo, Spain (46 KM, 28 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 Arcos de Valdevez 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

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