Arcos weather in December (Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Arcos? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Arcos typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Arcos in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arcos. June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have 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 Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

* Data from: Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal (67 KM, 41 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Arcos, 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 in December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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