Portugal weather in December
In December, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 16°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 73 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 2°C cooler than in November, and in January days average 15°C.
It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.
Warmest resorts in Portugal in December
Portugal weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Portugal in December?
In December, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 16°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 73 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.
What is the sea temperature in Portugal in December?
About 15°C on average. The warmest water is in Funchal (19°C).
Where is it warmest in Portugal in December?
The warmest place is Funchal (19°C by day), followed by Portimão (16°C) and Faro (16°C).
Does it rain in Portugal in December?
On average 73 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.