Month guide · Miranda do Douro, Portugal
Miranda do Douro in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Miranda do Douro averages highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Miranda do Douro in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 9°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 Miranda do Douro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 16°C | 7 | 486 km |
| Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve | 16°C | 7 | 488 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 445 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 479 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 471 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 down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Miranda do Douro in December
Is December a good time to visit Miranda do Douro?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 9°C).
How warm is Miranda do Douro in December?
Average highs are 9°C and lows 3°C. November averages 12°C and January 9°C.
Does it rain much in Miranda do Douro in December?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 73 mm in total over the month.
Is Miranda do Douro 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 Miranda do Douro in December?
About 9 h 12 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