Rabo de Peixe weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Is Rabo de Peixe a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Rabo de Peixe typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Rabo de Peixe in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 94 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rabo de Peixe, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (10 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.

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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 Rabo de Peixe, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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