Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Horta averages highs of 17°C and lows of 15°C, with about 16 rainy days and 124 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Horta in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 16 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through 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 Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosto de Cão, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 276 km |
| Mosteiros, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 255 km |
| Ponta Delgada, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 273 km |
| Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande), Azores | 17°C | 17 | 282 km |
| Ribeira Grande, Azores | 17°C | 17 | 283 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0.5 to 0.4 a year on average.
Questions about Horta in December
Is December a good time to visit Horta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 16 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Horta in December?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 15°C. November averages 18°C and January 16°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in December?
About 16 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 124 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 10% 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 Horta in December?
About 9 h 30 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