Vilamoura weather in December (Algarve, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Vilamoura in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Vilamoura generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Vilamoura in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. 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 Vilamoura. April, 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 Vilamoura climate page with graphs.

 

Vilamoura, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (18 KM, 11 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 Vilamoura in December?

For visitors traveling to Vilamoura, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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