Luz weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Luz in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Luz generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Luz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 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 Luz. 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 Luz climate page with graphs.

 

Luz, 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 *  

* Data from: Lagos, Portugal (6 KM, 3 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?

For visitors traveling to Luz, 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 Luz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.