Horta weather in December (Faial, Portugal)

Will it be warm or cold in Horta this December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

December in Horta generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Horta in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

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

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

 

Horta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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 Horta, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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