Vila Real de Santo António weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Vila Real de Santo António? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Vila Real de Santo António generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Vila Real de Santo António in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Vila Real de Santo António. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vila Real de Santo António climate page with graphs.

 

Vila Real de Santo António, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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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 Vila Real de Santo António in December?

For visitors traveling to Vila Real de Santo António, 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

10/10

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