Weather in December in Norte Region
Planning a journey to Norte Region this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. It's the height of 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norte Region, check out the map below.
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 a more detailed look at Norte Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Norte Region climate page.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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