Portugal weather in December
Portugal in December averages 13°C (55°F), 102 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Portugal, December is the second coldest, the fourth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
10–15°C · 49–60°F
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.8 h
hours per day
What is Portugal 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 Portugal 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 (49°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Portugal is 2.5°C cooler than November and 18 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
December in Portugal is 0.7°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Portugal in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 24 minutes in Portugal, rising about 07:46 and setting about 17:10 local time.
No month in Portugal has less daylight than December.
Portugal 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 / 53°F | 104 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 73 mm |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 72 mm |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 67 mm |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 53 mm |
| June | 21°C / 71°F | 13 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 3 mm |
| August | 24°C / 74°F | 7 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 36 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 108 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 121 mm |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 102 mm |
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FAQs about Portugal in December
December climate averages for Portugal, 1991–2020.
Portugal averages 13°C (55°F) in December, ranging from about 10°C (49°F) at night to 15°C (60°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 (55°F) against 12°C (53°F) in January — 0.7°C warmer.
December is 2.5°C cooler than November, and 18 mm drier.
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 4.8 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 24 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Portugal.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:46 and sunset about 17:10 local time. Both shift across the month.
