Quinta do Lago weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Quinta do Lago during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Quinta do Lago typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Quinta do Lago in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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).

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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 Quinta do Lago in December?

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 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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