Santa Cruz weather in December (Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Santa Cruz this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Santa Cruz includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 122 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (25 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.