São Lourenço do Douro weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is São Lourenço do Douro a good destination in December, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in São Lourenço do Douro generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

São Lourenço do Douro in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 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 São Lourenço do Douro. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São Lourenço do Douro climate page with graphs.

 

São Lourenço do Douro, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 191 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (43 KM, 26 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.

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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