Weather in December in Alentejo
Planning a getaway to Alentejo this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alentejo in December?
Alentejo is a region in Portugal. December in Alentejo generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Penhas Douradas at 12°C to pleasant in Prazeres at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Prazeres and 4°C in Penhas Douradas.For a closer look at conditions across Alentejo, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Verde with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Penhas Douradas with 116 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Vila Nova de Milfontes.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Vila Nova de Milfontes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Alentejo climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Alentejo?
Vila Nova de Milfontes
In December Vila Nova de Milfontes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Évora
In December Évora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zambujeira do Mar
In December Zambujeira do Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Odeceixe
In December Odeceixe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Marvão
In December Marvão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alentejo, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit Alentejo?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Alentejo due to the typically tolerable weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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