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Guimarães weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Guimarães during December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Guimarães usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Guimarães in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 124 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Guimarães, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 218 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Porto, Portugal (39 KM, 24 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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