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Póvoa de Varzim weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

How does the weather in Póvoa de Varzim usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Póvoa de Varzim typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Póvoa de Varzim in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 124 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Póvoa de Varzim, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 175 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Porto, Portugal (17 KM, 10 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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