Lisbon weather in December (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lisbon this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Lisbon tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Lisbon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lisbon. 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 Lisbon climate page with graphs.

 

Lisbon, 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

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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 Lisbon, 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?

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

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