Month guide · Castelo Branco, Centro
Castelo Branco (Centro) in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Castelo Branco (Centro) are now 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In December, Castelo Branco (Centro) averages highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Castelo Branco (Centro) in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 12°C
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month.
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 Castelo Branco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 16°C | 7 | 289 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 284 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 243 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 267 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 259 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Castelo Branco (Centro) in December
Is December a good time to visit Castelo Branco (Centro)?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 12°C).
How warm is Castelo Branco (Centro) in December?
Average highs are 12°C and lows 4°C. November averages 15°C and January 12°C.
Does it rain much in Castelo Branco (Centro) in December?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 86 mm in total over the month.
Is Castelo Branco (Centro) busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro 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 Castelo Branco (Centro) in December?
About 9 h 22 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