Lagos weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Lagos in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Lagos typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Lagos in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 166 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lagos. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lagos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in December

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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 Lagos, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lagos.

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