Is December warm in Portugal?

December brings rain, cooler temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle to Portugal. Up north in Porto, high temperatures now peak at 57°F (14°C), though they can plummet as low as 45°F (7°C), with 11 days of wet weather to contend with.



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December brings rain, cooler temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle to Portugal. Up north in Porto, high temperatures now peak at 57°F (14°C), though they can plummet as low as 45°F (7°C), with 11 days of wet weather to contend with.

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Where To Go For Winter Sun In Portugal
  • Lisbon. A vibrant cosmopolitan city that combines its rich history with innovative modern design, Lisbon is an excellent place to visit at any time of year. ...
  • Cascais. ...
  • Lagos. ...
  • Faro.


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Where is the warmest place in Europe for a winter holiday? The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth.

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Average daily temperatures It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 18 C and the average daily minimum is 11 C.

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Portugal's rainy season begins in November and December, meaning fewer sunny days, but the country still experiences more sun than rain and warmer temperatures than much of Europe. The Algarve usually remains especially pleasant and sunny and can attract European visitors looking for a winter getaway.

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To escape the icy weather, many tourists travel to Portugal's Algarve region in the winter. Albufeira is one of the warmest places in Portugal in winter. In December and January, the average temperature remains between 12°C to 14°C and the sun shines for around 9 hours every day.

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Which European Country Is the Warmest in the Winter? Thanks to its inclusion of the Mediterranean coast, plenty of European countries experience warm winter weather. However, Spain tends to be Europe's hottest country in summer and winter due to its southern location.

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In March and December in Limassol the average is 19–20 °C (66–68 °F) during the day and 10–11 °C (50–52 °F) at night; other coastal locations in Cyprus are generally 17–19 °C (63–66 °F) during the day and 8–11 °C (46–52 °F) at night.

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Greece in winter brings mild temperatures that fluctuate between highs of 57°F and lows of 48°F. According to weather data, you can expect the average temperature in Greece in December to hover around 54°F, although the coastal areas may have an increased wind speed.

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The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.

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Winter in Malta is mild, making it a popular choice to escape the cold weather for some winter sun. The temperatures in December are around 17 °C, whilst January and February are only slightly cooler- at about 15 °C. Winter is also the wettest time of the year with the average rainfall at 90 mm.

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The days are cool and the nights tend to be cold in Lisbon during December, however, the temperature has never fallen below freezing this month. Afternoon high temperatures tend to be near 16 C ( about 61 F) early in the month falling to about 14 C (57-58 F) by New Year's Eve.

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Thanks so much! Not much difference in average temps in either location, though the algarve is more influenced by its proximity to atlantic weather systems than the costa del sols more sheltered med location.

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December is one of the coldest months of the year with an average temperature high of 11°C with lows of 6°C at night. It has one less hour of sunlight than November, but you'll still get nine hours of beautiful sunshine per day. The amount of rain you see depends on where you visit.

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Top 5 Warmest Places In Portugal In Winter
  • Madeira. Our list of the warmest places in Portugal in winter is incomplete without mentioning 'Madeira'. ...
  • Albufeira. Many tourists come to Algarve Portugal in winter to escape the bitter cold. ...
  • Porto. Porto is one of the warmest places in Portugal in winter. ...
  • Faro. ...
  • Tavira.


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While December doesn't exactly produce lounging-on-the-beach weather, coastal areas like Antalya and Bodrum average around 59°F (15°C). Istanbul, which is coastal but in the north, averages around 52°F (11°C).

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