Santo Tirso weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is Santo Tirso a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Santo Tirso typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Santo Tirso in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 124 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Santo Tirso, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (21 KM, 13 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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