Praia da Rocha weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Praia da Rocha this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Praia da Rocha includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Praia da Rocha in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 156 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 Praia da Rocha. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Praia da Rocha, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 156 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.

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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 Praia da Rocha, 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 16°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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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