Arouca weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

How does the weather in Arouca usually fare in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During December, Arouca usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 13°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Arouca in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 124 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Arouca, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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