Month guide · Rabo de Peixe, Portugal

Rabo de Peixe in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Rabo de Peixe averages highs of 17°C and lows of 15°C, with about 17 rainy days and 162 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in the Azores are low.

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

Average high Town-level17°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled17°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level17162 mm in total
Crowds RegionalLowThe Azores as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Rabo de Peixe in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 17 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through December

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

Highs stay about the same through the month.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high18°C17°C16°C
Average low16°C15°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131716
Total rainfall97 mm162 mm119 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 10 min9 h 34 min9 h 49 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in December 2025: about 10% 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 34 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Rabo de Peixe
Rosto de Cão, Azores17°C179 km
Ribeira Seca, Azores17°C174 km
Ribeira Grande, Azores17°C176 km
Lagoa, Azores17°C177 km
São Roque, Azores17°C178 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 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Rabo de Peixe in December

Is December a good time to visit Rabo de Peixe?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 17 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Rabo de Peixe in December?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 15°C. November averages 18°C and January 16°C.

Does it rain much in Rabo de Peixe in December?

About 17 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 162 mm in total over the month.

Is Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe in December?

About 9 h 34 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