Silves weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Curious about the climate in Silves this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Silves includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Silves in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 156 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Silves. 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 Silves climate page with graphs.

 

Silves, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (8 KM, 5 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 Silves, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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