Month guide · Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
Atouguia da Baleia in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Atouguia da Baleia averages highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C, with about 11 rainy days and 86 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.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Atouguia da Baleia in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 11 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 5°C in about 1 in 4.
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 Atouguia da Baleia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 229 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 235 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 203 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 238 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 186 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Atouguia da Baleia in December
Is December a good time to visit Atouguia da Baleia?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Atouguia da Baleia in December?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 11°C. November averages 17°C and January 14°C.
Does it rain much in Atouguia da Baleia in December?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 86 mm in total over the month.
Is Atouguia da Baleia 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 Atouguia da Baleia in December?
About 9 h 25 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