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Arcos weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Arcos this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Arcos generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Arcos in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 124 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 Arcos. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arcos, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (18 KM, 11 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.

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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 this month?

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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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

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