Month guide · São João da Talha, Portugal

São João da Talha in December: weather and what to expect

In December, São João da Talha 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 São João da Talha 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.

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 28 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 28 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom São João da Talha
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10169 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9174 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9142 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7182 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10125 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 São João da Talha in December

How warm is São João da Talha in December?

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

Does it rain much in São João da Talha in December?

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

Is São João da Talha 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 São João da Talha in December?

About 9 h 28 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