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Praia da Rocha weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Praia da Rocha? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Praia da Rocha generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Praia da Rocha in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in December and which places have the best weather 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 Praia da Rocha in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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