São Jorge Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in São Jorge Island, Portugal in December.

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Velas Calheta

Planning a getaway to São Jorge 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 São Jorge Island in December

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. December in São Jorge 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 Velas.

For specific regional insights in São Jorge Island, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 121 mm (4.8 in) in Velas. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Velas.

Explore São Jorge Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Jorge Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Velas)

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) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across São Jorge 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 São Jorge Island

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

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (December)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (December)

Velas

In December Velas 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
82 mm (3.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In December Calheta 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
82 mm (3.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Calheta →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in São Jorge Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Calheta 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

São Jorge Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in December?

Expect tolerable weather across São Jorge Island, Portugal in December. The popular destination of Velas averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in December?

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

Does São Jorge Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in December?

São Jorge Island, Portugal sees substantial rainfall in December. Velas typically averages about 121 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal due to the typically tolerable weather in Velas.

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

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