Vale do Lobo weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Vale do Lobo look like in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Vale do Lobo usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Vale do Lobo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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