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Barcelos weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of weather does December bring to Barcelos? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Barcelos typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Barcelos in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 124 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelos. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barcelos climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelos, monthly averages in December

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

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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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