PortugalAverage weather for the Algarve in December
It's cool to moderate in December in the Algarve with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Algarve with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Algarve is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In December, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Algarve in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
19°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
17°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
31 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
4 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit the Algarve?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in the Algarve. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2022, the Algarve reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 18°C.
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The climate in the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other spots might have different weather.
Daily Temperature in December in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for the Algarve, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Algarve
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for the Algarve, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 4 days of precipitation in the Algarve.
Daily UV index in December in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Algarve, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in the Algarve over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in the Algarve over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in the Algarve, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for the Algarve
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Algarve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in the Algarve by month
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