Portugal weather in December
What is the weather like in Portugal in December?
The weather conditions in Portugal in December vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During December in Portugal, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Miranda do Douro with 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Santa Maria with 20°C (68°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Santa Maria and 1°C (34°F) in Miranda do Douro.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate in Miranda do Douro with an average of 61mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Caminha with 171mm (6.7 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 141 hours of sunshine in Lisbon during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Portugal, check out the map below.
Where to go in Portugal in December
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Popular destinations in Portugal
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 (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In December Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In December Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and high 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 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and high 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 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and high 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 go to Portugal?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit Portugal with commonly unpleasant weather in Lisbon.
On average the best time to visit Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lisbon.
The worst month is December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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