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Barcelos Weather in December

December in Barcelos sees daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) at night. Being part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is a regular part of the day, so pack accordingly.

Rainfall in Barcelos in December

As part of the rainy season, Barcelos sees around 17 days of rain in December, with an average of 206 mm (8.1 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.

Temperature in Barcelos in December

Daytime highs in Barcelos in December reach 15°C (59°F), with nights around 7°C (45°F). Winter occurs in December. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Barcelos in December

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too rainy nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelos. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Barcelos Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 206 mm (8.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (33 KM, 21 Miles).

Best Places in Portugal in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Barcelos in December

The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Barcelos in December

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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