Calhetas weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Calhetas in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Calhetas typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Calhetas in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 94 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Calhetas, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (9 KM, 6 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 Calhetas, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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