Portugal weather in December
Long-run climate averages for Portugal in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In December, Portugal averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
December in Portugal averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 10°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Portugal sees roughly 455 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Portugal forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Portugal weather by month
what to expect in Portugal through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Faro (IPMA)Here is Portugal's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Portugal by season.
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Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Faro (IPMA). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .