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Nordeste weather in December (Portugal)

What kind of weather does December bring to Nordeste? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Nordeste includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Nordeste in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 94 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Nordeste, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 94 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (46 KM, 29 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 Nordeste, 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
4/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.