Leiria weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

How does the weather in Leiria usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Leiria tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Leiria in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 138 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leiria. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leiria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Coimbra, Portugal (60 KM, 37 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?

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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