Lagoa weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Is Lagoa a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Lagoa generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Lagoa in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 94 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lagoa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (7 KM, 4 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.

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 Lagoa, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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