Tavira weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Tavira in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Tavira generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Tavira in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tavira. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tavira, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Faro, Portugal (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Tavira in December?

For visitors traveling to Tavira, 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 in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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