Carrapateira weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What's the typical weather in Carrapateira for December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Carrapateira usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Carrapateira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 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 Carrapateira. 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 Carrapateira climate page with graphs.

 

Carrapateira, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lagos, Portugal (21 KM, 13 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 Carrapateira, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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