Month guide · Azambuja, Portugal

Azambuja in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Azambuja averages highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, with about 10 rainy days and 77 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
Rainy days Town-level1077 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 Azambuja in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

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 high18°C15°C14°C
Average low10°C8°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)101010
Total rainfall81 mm77 mm69 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 05 min9 h 27 min9 h 42 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 Azambuja
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10195 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9195 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9165 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7190 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10150 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 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Azambuja in December

How warm is Azambuja in December?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 8°C. November averages 18°C and January 14°C.

Does it rain much in Azambuja in December?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 77 mm in total over the month.

Is Azambuja 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 Azambuja 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