Calheta weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Calheta in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Calheta typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Calheta in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Calheta. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Calheta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

* Data from: Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

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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 Calheta, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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