Weather in December in The Azores
Are you planning a trip a to the Azores in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Azores in December?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. December in the Azores generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Lagoa das Furnas to 22°C in Santa Maria. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Santa Maria and 14°C in Lagoa das Furnas.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 150 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Ponta Delgada.Average sunshine
The city Ponta Delgada usually sees around 94 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in the Azores for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Azores climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?
Ponta Delgada
In December Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Angra do Heroísmo
In December Angra do Heroísmo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Santa Maria Island
In December Santa Maria Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Horta
In December Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lajes
In December Lajes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit the Azores?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ponta Delgada, December might be a good time to visit the Azores.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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