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Vale do Lobo weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Vale do Lobo in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Vale do Lobo typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Vale do Lobo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Vale do Lobo. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Vale do Lobo climate page with graphs.

 

Vale do Lobo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Faro, Portugal (13 KM, 8 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 Vale do Lobo in December?

For visitors traveling to Vale do Lobo, 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 in December.

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

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