Ribeira Grande weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ribeira Grande during December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ribeira Grande typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 94 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ribeira Grande. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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