Weather in December in The Douro Valley
Planning a getaway to the Douro Valley 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 the Douro Valley in December?
The Douro Valley is a region in Portugal. December in the Douro Valley generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Pinhão at 11°C to mild in Porto at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Porto and 4°C in Pinhão.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 100 mm to heavy rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 165 mm.Average sunshine
Porto enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Douro Valley in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Douro Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Douro Valley?
Porto
In December Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
In December Vila Nova de Gaia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lamego
In December Lamego generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Peso da Régua
In December Peso da Régua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pinhão
In December Pinhão generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Douro Valley, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit the Douro Valley?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Douro Valley with often unpleasant weather in Porto.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Porto. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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