Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Angra do Heroísmo
Portugal · Europe
Cool days and some sun. Wind on open waterfronts and rooftops is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
65°F
Cool water
Wind
20 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableDecember
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, days and nights feel about the same, around 50°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
20 mphDecember Windy
Sea temperature
65°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 61°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain24%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday61°F
Rain24%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon61°F
Rain24%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening61°F
Rain23%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 58 | 3.3 | 12 | 7.0 | 78 | 63 |
| Feb | 59 | 57 | 2.5 | 11 | 8.1 | 77 | 62 |
| Mar | 59 | 57 | 3.2 | 12 | 9.5 | 78 | 62 |
| Apr | 60 | 58 | 2.6 | 11 | 10.6 | 79 | 62 |
| May | 62 | 60 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.9 | 80 | 64 |
| Jun | 66 | 64 | 1.5 | 6 | 12.2 | 82 | 68 |
| Jul | 70 | 68 | 0.7 | 4 | 13.0 | 82 | 72 |
| Aug | 73 | 70 | 1.2 | 6 | 12.3 | 80 | 75 |
| Sep | 71 | 69 | 1.9 | 9 | 10.8 | 78 | 74 |
| Oct | 68 | 66 | 3.3 | 12 | 8.8 | 78 | 71 |
| Nov | 64 | 62 | 2.9 | 10 | 7.4 | 76 | 68 |
| Dec | 62 | 59 | 4.6 | 14 | 6.5 | 77 | 65 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology