Month guide · Moscavide e Portela, Portugal

Moscavide e Portela in December: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In December, Moscavide e Portela averages highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C, with about 10 rainy days and 79 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.

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

Average high Town-level15°CLow 10°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1079 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Lisbon area as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Moscavide e Portela 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

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high17°C15°C14°C
Average low12°C10°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111010
Total rainfall83 mm79 mm69 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 06 min9 h 29 min9 h 44 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area in December 2025: about 45% 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 29 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Moscavide e Portela
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10165 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9170 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9137 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7178 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10121 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 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Moscavide e Portela in December

How warm is Moscavide e Portela in December?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 10°C. November averages 17°C and January 14°C.

Does it rain much in Moscavide e Portela in December?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 79 mm in total over the month.

Is Moscavide e Portela 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 Moscavide e Portela 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