Monchique weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

How is December weather typically in Monchique? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Monchique generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Monchique in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 156 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 Monchique. March, April, 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 Monchique climate page with graphs.

 

Monchique, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (16 KM, 10 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 Monchique, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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