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Penalva do Castelo weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Penalva do Castelo this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Penalva do Castelo includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Penalva do Castelo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Penalva do Castelo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 105 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (31 KM, 19 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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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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