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Santa Cruz das Flores weather in December (Flores Island, Portugal)

What's the typical weather in Santa Cruz das Flores for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Santa Cruz das Flores typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz das Flores in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 67 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz das Flores climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz das Flores, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 67 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

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 Santa Cruz das Flores, 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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