Peniche weather in December (Centro Region, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Peniche during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Peniche includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Peniche in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 122 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Peniche, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Peniche, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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