Porto Formoso weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

How's the weather trend in Porto Formoso as December approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Porto Formoso tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Porto Formoso in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 94 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Porto Formoso. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Porto Formoso, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (22 KM, 14 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?

For visitors traveling to Porto Formoso, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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