Temperature in Portugal in December

December in Portugal has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Montezinho with 9°C to pleasant temperatures in Santa Maria with 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Santa Maria and 2°C in Montezinho. December is a winter month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Portugal in December?

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of Portugal on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in December in Portugal?

Santa Maria tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 19°C.

What is the coldest city in December in Portugal?

Our database indicates that in December, Montezinho is the city with the coolest temperatures in Portugal. You can expect daytime highs of 9°C and nighttime lows close to 2°C.

How much sun does Portugal get in December?

The city Lisbon usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

What is the water's temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 19°C in Ponta Delgada this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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