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Melgaço weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Will it be warm or cold in Melgaço this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Melgaço typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Melgaço in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 129 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Melgaço. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melgaço, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vigo, Spain (33 KM, 20 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.

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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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