Faial Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Faial, Portugal in December.

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Horta Capelo Castelo Branco Cedros

Planning a journey to Faial, Portugal this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Faial in December

Faial, Portugal is a region in Portugal. December in Faial generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Horta.

For specific regional insights in Faial, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 125 mm (4.9 in) in Horta. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Horta.

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Best Places to Visit in Faial in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Faial

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Faial, Portugal?

Temperature range in Faial (December)

Precipitation variation in Faial (December)

Horta

In December Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Horta →

Capelo

In December Capelo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Capelo →

Castelo Branco

In December Castelo Branco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Castelo Branco →

Cedros

In December Cedros generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cedros →

Varadouro

In December Varadouro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Varadouro →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Faial, in Portugal.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Faial in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horta 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Capelo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Castelo Branco 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Cedros 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Varadouro 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Faial weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Faial, Portugal in December?

December in Faial, Portugal brings tolerable weather. In Horta, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Faial, Portugal in December?

Daytime temperatures in Horta peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in December, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Faial, Portugal get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Faial, Portugal. Average rainfall in Horta sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Faial, Portugal?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Faial, Portugal due to the typically tolerable weather in Horta.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Horta. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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