Temperature in The Douro Valley in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Douro Valley, Portugal this December.

The Douro Valley, Portugal, a region in Portugal, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Pinhão to 15°C (59°F) in Porto. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Porto and 4°C (39°F) in Pinhão. December is part of the winter season

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Douro Valley, Portugal in December?

Curious about the December temperatures in the prime spots of the Douro Valley? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Douro Valley, check out our the Douro Valley's climate page.

See also: the Douro Valley weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Douro Valley in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Douro Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

The Douro Valley temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Douro Valley, Portugal in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Porto. That makes December a moderate month for the Douro Valley, Portugal.

How cold does it get at night in the Douro Valley, Portugal in December?

Average overnight lows in the Douro Valley, Portugal during December sit near 9°C (48°F) in Porto.

What is the warmest city in December in the Douro Valley, Portugal?

According to our recent database analysis, Porto is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 15°C (59°F) and rarely drops below 9°C (48°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in the Douro Valley, Portugal?

When looking through our records, we find that Pinhão stands out as the coolest city in the Douro Valley, Portugal for the month of December. Daytime highs average 11°C (52°F) and it cools down to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

How much sun does the Douro Valley, Portugal get in December?

Porto usually sees around 124 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 14°C (57°F) in Porto this month, so not the best month to swim.

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