Olhão weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What kind of weather does December bring to Olhão? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Olhão usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Olhão in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 158 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Olhão. 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 Olhão climate page with graphs.

 

Olhão, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (6 KM, 4 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 Olhão, 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

6/10

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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