Month guide · Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal

Arruda dos Vinhos in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Arruda dos Vinhos averages highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Oeste e Vale do Tejo are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level15°CLow 8°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1081 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowOeste e Vale do Tejo as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Arruda dos Vinhos in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 10 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through December

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high17°C15°C14°C
Average low11°C8°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111010
Total rainfall86 mm81 mm73 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 05 min9 h 27 min9 h 43 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo in December 2025: about 15% of the busiest month.

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.

Daylight mid-month Exact9 h 27 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Arruda dos Vinhos
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10187 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9191 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9159 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7194 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10142 km

The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.

How December is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

December highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Arruda dos Vinhos in December

Is December a good time to visit Arruda dos Vinhos?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Arruda dos Vinhos in December?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 8°C. November averages 17°C and January 14°C.

Does it rain much in Arruda dos Vinhos in December?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 81 mm in total over the month.

Is Arruda dos Vinhos busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo were about 15% 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 Arruda dos Vinhos in December?

About 9 h 27 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