Weather in December in Portugal
Considering a trip to Portugal this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Portugal, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected in Lisbon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Portugal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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