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Coimbra weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

How does the December weather in Coimbra compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Coimbra typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Coimbra in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 138 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 Coimbra. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Coimbra, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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