São Bartolomeu de Messines weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in São Bartolomeu de Messines during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, São Bartolomeu de Messines typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

São Bartolomeu de Messines in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit São Bartolomeu de Messines. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São Bartolomeu de Messines climate page with graphs.

 

São Bartolomeu de Messines, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 São Bartolomeu de Messines in December?

For visitors traveling to São Bartolomeu de Messines, 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 16°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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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