Month guide · Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia), Norte
Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) averages highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month.
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 Valadares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 420 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 416 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 389 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 393 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 375 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December
Is December a good time to visit Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia)?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December?
Average highs are 14°C and lows 8°C. November averages 16°C and January 13°C.
Does it rain much in Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 151 mm in total over the month.
Is Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) 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 Valadares (Vila Nova de Gaia) in December?
About 9 h 15 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