Quinta do Lago weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Is December a good time to explore Quinta do Lago weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Quinta do Lago typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Quinta do Lago in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 158 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Quinta do Lago. 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 Quinta do Lago climate page with graphs.

 

Quinta do Lago, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Faro, Portugal (9 KM, 6 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 Quinta do Lago, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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