Sete Cidades weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sete Cidades during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Sete Cidades tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Sete Cidades in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 94 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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).

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.

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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