Month guide · Arrifes, Portugal
Arrifes in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Arrifes is among the 100 warmest of 759 towns in Portugal. The sea is still cool, around 17°C. In December, Arrifes averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, with about 17 rainy days and 166 mm of rain. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Arrifes in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 17 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 5.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 1 Dec Restoration of Independence Day
- 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Arrifes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosto de Cão, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 6 km |
| Ponta Delgada, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 4 km |
| Fajã de Baixo, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 5 km |
| São Roque (Azores), Azores | 17°C | 17 | 5 km |
| Relva, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 2 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Arrifes in December
Is December a good time to visit Arrifes?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 17 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Arrifes in December?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. November averages 17°C and January 15°C.
Does it rain much in Arrifes in December?
About 17 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 166 mm in total over the month.
Is Arrifes busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 10% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Arrifes in December?
About 9 h 34 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology