Moncarapacho weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Moncarapacho in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

December in Moncarapacho generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Moncarapacho in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 158 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

 

Moncarapacho, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (13 KM, 8 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?

For visitors traveling to Moncarapacho, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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