Weather in December in Algarve
Planning a getaway to Algarve 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 Algarve in December?
Algarve is a region in Portugal. December in Algarve generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Albufeira.To explore the conditions in Algarve in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castro Marim with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Faro with 91 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Albufeira.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected in Albufeira. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Algarve climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Algarve?
Albufeira
In December Albufeira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lagos
In December Lagos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Portimão
In December Portimão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vilamoura
In December Vilamoura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tavira
In December Tavira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°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 Algarve, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit Algarve?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Algarve due to the typically tolerable weather in Albufeira.
On average, the best time to visit Algarve is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Albufeira. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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