Month guide · Santo André, Portugal

Santo André in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Santo André averages highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 10°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1081 mm in total
UV index Modelled2Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Santo André in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 10 rainy days in the month

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. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 December in 6; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 4.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high18°C16°C15°C
Average low13°C10°C9°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)101010
Total rainfall81 mm81 mm69 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 09 min9 h 33 min9 h 48 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo in December 2025: about 15% 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 33 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santo André
Aljezur, Algarve16°C1083 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C986 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C953 km
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve16°C8100 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C1037 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 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0.1 to 0.6 a year on average.

Questions about Santo André in December

Is December a good time to visit Santo André?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Santo André in December?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 10°C. November averages 18°C and January 15°C.

Does it rain much in Santo André in December?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 81 mm in total over the month.

Is Santo André busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo were about 15% 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 Santo André in December?

About 9 h 33 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