Algarve weather in December
Algarve in December averages 13°C (56°F), 102 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Algarve, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
10–17°C · 50–62°F
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is Algarve like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Algarve in December?
A light rain jacket
About 102 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Algarve is 2.3°C cooler than November and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
December in Algarve is 1°C warmer than January and 46 mm wetter than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Algarve in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 38 minutes in Algarve, rising about 07:38 and setting about 17:16 local time.
No month in Algarve has less daylight than December.
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Algarve weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 39 mm |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 44 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 23 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 6 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 1 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 28 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 57 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 102 mm |
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FAQs about Algarve in December
December climate averages for Algarve, 1991–2020.
Algarve averages 13°C (56°F) in December, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 17°C (62°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 102 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 13°C (56°F) against 12°C (54°F) in January — 1°C warmer.
December is 2.3°C cooler than November, and 27 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 38 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Algarve.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:38 and sunset about 17:16 local time. Both shift across the month.
