Valongo weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is Valongo a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Valongo typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Valongo in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 124 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 Valongo. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valongo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (16 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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