ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

São Mateus weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

How does the December weather in São Mateus compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in São Mateus includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 15°C.

Precipitation

São Mateus in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

São Mateus, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 São Mateus, 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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in São Mateus.

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.