Lisboa weather in December (Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lisboa in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Lisboa tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Lisboa in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 141 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lisboa. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Lisboa climate page with graphs.

 

Lisboa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

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

Temperatures

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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 Lisboa, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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