Santa Maria Weather in December

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

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Vila do Porto

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

What to Expect in Santa Maria in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Vila do Porto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Maria, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 111 mm (4.4 in) in Vila do Porto. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Vila do Porto.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Vila do Porto as an example - it receives around 106 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Santa Maria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Maria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila do Porto)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Maria in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Santa Maria

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Santa Maria, Portugal?

Vila do Porto

In December Vila do Porto 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.

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November
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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
106 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Maria, in Portugal.

Santa Maria weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Portugal in December?

In December, Santa Maria, Portugal generally has tolerable weather conditions. Vila do Porto sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria, Portugal in December?

Daytime temperatures in Vila do Porto peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in December, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Santa Maria, Portugal get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Santa Maria, Portugal. Average rainfall in Vila do Porto sits around 111 mm (4.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria, Portugal?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Santa Maria, Portugal with often tolerable weather in Vila do Porto.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Vila do Porto. On the other hand, the months of March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Santa Maria.

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