Benfica weather in December (Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Benfica in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Benfica typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Benfica in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Benfica, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Lisbon, Portugal (61 KM, 37 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Benfica, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Benfica.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.