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Tarrafal de São Nicolau Weather in December
December in Tarrafal de São Nicolau averages 25°C (77°F) during the day and 23°C (73°F) at night. With only 4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall expected on average, it's a largely dry month.
Rainfall in Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December
You can expect rain on around 2 days based on historical patterns, with 4 mm (0.2 in) average for the month. On the rare occasion it rains this month, it usually amounts to very little.
Temperature in Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December
Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December has excellent weather. Days reach 25°C (77°F) and nights cool to 23°C (73°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights remain mild at 23°C (73°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.Our weather planner can help you explore other travel destinations worldwide.
Tarrafal de São Nicolau Temperature in December
Min Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Max Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Chance of Rain
5%
Precipitation
4 mm (0.2 in)
Rainy days
2 days
Tarrafal de São Nicolau Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
32-year average (1988-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Tarrafal de São Nicolau typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
Average temperatures in December
Historical weather records for Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Tarrafal de São Nicolau spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Tarrafal de São Nicolau historical weather extremes in December
According to our 21 years of weather records for Tarrafal de São Nicolau, the following extremes were recorded between 2004 and 2025.
- On December 10, 2023, temperatures climbed to 31°C (88°F), marking the warmest December day on record.
- On December 17, 2008, Tarrafal de São Nicolau saw its coldest December day with temperatures maxing out at 21°C (70°F).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in December was 17°C (63°F) (December 6, 2022).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December
Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.
What To Do in Tarrafal de São Nicolau in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling10/10 -
Walking10/10 -
Camping10/10 -
Outdoor sports10/10
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