Portimão weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Portimão in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Portimão typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Portimão in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Portimão, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

For visitors traveling to Portimão, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portimão.

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