Month guide · Carnaxide, Portugal
Carnaxide in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Carnaxide averages highs of 15°C and lows of 10°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 the Lisbon area are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Carnaxide 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
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 5°C in about 1 in 3.
December in detail
Regional · 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 Carnaxide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 162 km |
| Bensafrim, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 180 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 170 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 136 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 119 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Carnaxide in December
How warm is Carnaxide in December?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 10°C. November averages 17°C and January 14°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Carnaxide in December?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 81 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Carnaxide busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 45% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Carnaxide in December?
About 9 h 29 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