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Porto in December
what's the weather like?

December is a difficult time — August offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 41.15°N 8.61°W
57°FMax temperature
47%Rainy days
7.3hSunshine / day

Porto weather in December

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.9/10)

Should you visit Porto in December?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 47%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 57°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.3h/d

Our take: December is a difficult time for Porto. August (8.9/10) is much more favourable.

Porto in December by trip type

What to expect in December

In December, Porto sees 14°F during the day with 7.3h of sunshine per day. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Porto

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January45°F57°F40%0.2in8.1h5.0/10
⛅ February46°F59°F37%0.2in9.0h6.1/10
🌦️ March48°F59°F46%0.2in10.1h5.7/10
🌦️ April52°F63°F42%0.2in11.6h7.0/10
🌤️ May55°F68°F31%0.1in13.0h7.6/10
🌤️ June59°F70°F26%0.1in13.2h8.0/10
🌤️ July61°F73°F10%0.0in13.4h8.8/10
🌤️ August61°F75°F8%0.0in12.5h8.9/10
🌤️ September61°F72°F19%0.1in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ October57°F68°F40%0.2in9.5h7.1/10
🌦️ November50°F61°F50%0.3in7.9h5.2/10
🌦️ December48°F57°F47%0.2in7.3h4.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Porto averages 57°F, 47% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.4/10. See methodology →

December vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 8.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Porto in December

Is December a good time to visit Porto?
December is not recommended for Porto (score 4.4/10). With 47% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider August (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Porto in December?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 48°F at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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