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Temperature in The Azores in December

The Azores is a region in Portugal. In December the average maximum daytime 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Azores in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in the Azores. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in December in the Azores?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Santa Maria is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 22°C and rarely drops below 19°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in December in the Azores?
    • According to our data, Lagoa das Furnas holds the title for the coldest city in the Azores in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 18°C and drops to lows of about 14°C during the night.

  • How much sun does the Azores get in December?
    • The city Ponta Delgada usually sees around 94 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 19°C in Ponta Delgada this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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