Sete Cidades weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Sete Cidades? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Sete Cidades typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Sete Cidades in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 94 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Sete Cidades, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (17 KM, 10 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 Sete Cidades in December?

For visitors traveling to Sete Cidades, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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