Month guide · Peso da Régua, Portugal
Peso da Régua in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Peso da Régua averages highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, with about 12 rainy days and 134 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and about the same as in January. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Peso da Régua in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 13°C
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 2.
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 Peso da Régua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 436 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 426 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 392 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 403 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 392 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Peso da Régua in December
Is December a good time to visit Peso da Régua?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 13°C).
How warm is Peso da Régua in December?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 6°C. November averages 16°C and January 12°C.
Does it rain much in Peso da Régua in December?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 134 mm in total over the month.
Is Peso da Régua 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 Peso da Régua 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