Month guide · Carrazeda de Anciães, Portugal

Carrazeda de Anciães in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Carrazeda de Anciães averages highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and about the same as in January. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level8°CLow 2°C
Rainy days Town-level1083 mm in total
UV index Modelled1Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Carrazeda de Anciães in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Warm-weather holidays
    Highs of only 8°C

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 high11°C8°C8°C
Average low4°C2°C1°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111010
Total rainfall80 mm83 mm74 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 55 min9 h 14 min9 h 30 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in December 2025: about 35% 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 14 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Carrazeda de Anciães
Castro Marim, Algarve16°C7447 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9441 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7401 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9421 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10411 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 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Carrazeda de Anciães in December

Is December a good time to visit Carrazeda de Anciães?

It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 8°C).

How warm is Carrazeda de Anciães in December?

Average highs are 8°C and lows 2°C. November averages 11°C and January 8°C.

Does it rain much in Carrazeda de Anciães in December?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 83 mm in total over the month.

Is Carrazeda de Anciães busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 35% 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 Carrazeda de Anciães in December?

About 9 h 14 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