Carrapateira weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

How is the weather in Carrapateira in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Carrapateira generally 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.

Carrapateira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Carrapateira in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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