Portugal weather in December
Planning a journey to Portugal this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in December?
In December, Portugal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Montezinho at 9°C to pleasant in Santa Maria at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Santa Maria and 2°C in Montezinho.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Verde with an average of 60 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 258 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 141 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lisbon. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Portugal for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Portugal climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In December Lisbon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In December Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In December Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In December Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In December Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit Portugal?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Portugal with often tolerable weather in Lisbon.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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