Pico weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is December weather typically in Pico? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Pico includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Pico in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 124 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Pico, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 248 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (56 KM, 35 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.

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?

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

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