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PortugalThe weather in December in the Azores
It's cool to moderate in December in the Azores 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 13°C and 16°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in the Azores. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for the Azores, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2019, the Azores reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at the Azores is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for the Azores
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Azores. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Azores | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 119 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Azores with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Azores is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in the Azores, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in the Azores
Temperature in December in the Azores over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in the Azores, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Azores
Total precipitation in December in the Azores over the years
Daily UV index in December in the Azores
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Azores, 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.
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Average weather in the Azores by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Azores. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.