Temperatures 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Algarve in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Algarve with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Algarve will be around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in December
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.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Algarve. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Algarve in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
31 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 10 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?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in the Algarve. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for the Algarve in December
With 23°C, the Algarve hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 18°C.
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The climate of the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in December in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Algarve
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 4 days of rain 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 years.
Total Precipitation in December in the Algarve Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for the Algarve
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical 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
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Algarve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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