2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Porto in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Porto. Porto has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 13°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 23 rainy days per month.

Avg High

13°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

23days

Daylight

9.2h

Is December a good time to visit Porto?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:53 AM

Sunset

5:07 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 7°C 13 Wet
February 16°C 9°C 10 Good
March 16°C 9°C 10 Good
April 16°C 11°C 19 Excellent (best)
May 21°C 14°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 20°C 14°C 7 Excellent (best)
July 26°C 17°C 0 Good
August 23°C 16°C 7 Good
September 24°C 16°C 6 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 12°C 14 Excellent (best)
November 17°C 11°C 13 Wet
December 13°C 8°C 23 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Porto?

Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Porto? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Porto, with average highs of 13°C and around 23 rainy days.

What should I pack for Porto in December? +

With highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Porto in December? +

Porto typically sees around 23 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Porto in December? +

In December, Porto gets approximately 9.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Porto? +

No, December is not peak season in Porto. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Porto? +

The best months to visit Porto are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Lisbon)

Last Updated: January 2026

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