Castelo Branco weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Castelo Branco during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Castelo Branco usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Castelo Branco in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 105 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 Castelo Branco. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castelo Branco, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (66 KM, 41 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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

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