Castelo Rodrigo weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

Will it be warm or cold in Castelo Rodrigo this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Castelo Rodrigo typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Castelo Rodrigo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 105 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Castelo Rodrigo. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Castelo Rodrigo climate page with graphs.

 

Castelo Rodrigo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (71 KM, 44 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

6/10

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