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Portugal in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Portugal in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Portugal, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
14°
Average low 8°
Crowds
Low
38/100
Prices
$
low season
Rainfall
Wet
Mild — layers weather
Portugal

Top tours in Portugal for December

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Portugal, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Portugal in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Portugal weather in December

Typical conditions in Portugal during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Portugal

Taken across the whole country, October · April · June tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Portugal in December?

Typical conditions in Portugal during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 14°C with lows near 8°C.

Where should you go in Portugal in December?

Lisbon, Porto.

What is the best month to visit Portugal?

October, April, June.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.