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Algarve in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Algarve in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 16 °C (cool), and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.

Sandsteinfelsen und Strand an der AlgarveAlgarve · DecemberPhoto: Eurico Craveiro · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
16 °C
Night
12 °C
Sea
18 °C
Rainy days
9 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
82 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable37/100
City breakGood73/100
ActiveGood70/100
FamilyUnsuitable42/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 16 °C
  • Sea still cool (18 °C)
  • High humidity (82 %)

All months at a glance

JanLimited51FebLimited54MarLimited60AprGood70MayExcellent82JunExcellent88JulExcellent86AugExcellent88SepExcellent90OctExcellent82NovLimited64DecLimited52
Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
17
M
19
A
22
M
25
J
28
J
28
A
25
S
22
O
18
N
16
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
7
F
7
M
5
A
3
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
8
N
9
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Algarve in December?

Daytime highs average around 16 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Can you swim in Algarve in December?

The sea is about 18 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Algarve in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Algarve?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.

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