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Portel Weather in December

In Portel, December brings moderate daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to 7°C (45°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Portel in December

Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Portel in December

If you're visiting Portel in December, expect highs of 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows around 7°C (45°F). The winter season takes place during December. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 7°C (45°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Portel in December

The area enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, March, April, May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Portel Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 148 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
* Data from: Beja, Portugal (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Best Places in Portugal in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Portel in December

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in December, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Portel in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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