Pico island Weather in December

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

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São Roque do Pico Madalena Lajes do Pico Prainha de Baixo

Planning a getaway to Pico island, Portugal 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 to Expect in Pico island in December

Pico island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. December in Pico island 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 São Roque do Pico.

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

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 127 mm (5 in) in São Roque do Pico. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in São Roque do Pico.

Explore Pico island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pico island — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Roque do Pico)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit Pico island →

Best Places to Visit in Pico island in December

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

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 Pico island

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

Temperature range in Pico island (December)

Precipitation variation in Pico island (December)

São Roque do Pico

In December São Roque do Pico 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
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in São Roque do Pico →

Madalena

In December Madalena 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Madalena →

Lajes do Pico

In December Lajes do Pico 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lajes do Pico →

Prainha de Baixo

In December Prainha de Baixo 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Prainha de Baixo →

Calheta de Nesquim

In December Calheta de Nesquim 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Calheta de Nesquim →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Roque do Pico 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Madalena 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Lajes do Pico 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Prainha de Baixo 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Calheta de Nesquim 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 127 mm (5 in)
São Mateus 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Pico island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pico island, Portugal in December?

Pico island, Portugal typically experiences tolerable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in São Roque do Pico average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Pico island, Portugal in December?

Average temperatures in Pico island, Portugal during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in São Roque do Pico.

Does Pico island, Portugal get a lot of rain in December?

São Roque do Pico typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 127 mm (5 in) on average across Pico island, Portugal.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Pico island, Portugal?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Pico island, Portugal due to the typically tolerable weather in São Roque do Pico.

On average, the best time to visit Pico island, Portugal is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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