Loulé weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Loulé in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Loulé generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Loulé in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Loulé. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Loulé, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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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 Loulé in December?

For visitors traveling to Loulé, 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 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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