Faro weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Faro in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Faro usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Faro in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Faro. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Faro, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

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 Faro, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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