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Weather in December in Norte Region

Considering a trip to Norte Region this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Norte Region in December?

Norte Region is a region in Portugal. December in Norte Region generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Montezinho at 9°C and mild in Esposende at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Esposende and 2°C in Montezinho.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miranda do Douro with an average of 71 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 258 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected in Porto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Norte Region for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norte Region climate page.

Where to go in Norte Region in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Norte Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Norte Region?

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.

Porto
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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17°C 
11°C 
138 hours 
163 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
9°C 
124 hours 
160 mm 
16 days 
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14°C 
8°C 
122 hours 
142 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Porto

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.

Vila Nova de Gaia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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17°C 
11°C 
138 hours 
165 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
9°C 
124 hours 
165 mm 
16 days 
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14°C 
8°C 
122 hours 
148 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia

Ponte de Lima

In December Ponte de Lima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ponte de Lima
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
8°C 
135 hours 
241 mm 
17 days 
poor 
14°C 
6°C 
129 hours 
242 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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14°C 
5°C 
133 hours 
233 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Ponte de Lima

Geres

In December Geres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Geres
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
14°C 
6°C 
135 hours 
226 mm 
16 days 
poor 
12°C 
4°C 
129 hours 
244 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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11°C 
3°C 
133 hours 
231 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Geres

Braga

In December Braga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Braga
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
8°C 
138 hours 
215 mm 
16 days 
poor 
14°C 
6°C 
124 hours 
223 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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14°C 
5°C 
122 hours 
211 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Braga

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norte Region, in Portugal.

Is December the best time to visit Norte Region?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Norte Region due to the typically unpleasant weather in Porto.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Porto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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