Month guide · Venda do Pinheiro, Portugal

Venda do Pinheiro in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Venda do Pinheiro averages highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C, with about 11 rainy days and 85 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-level14°CLow 9°C
Rainy days Town-level1185 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 Venda do Pinheiro in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 11 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.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high16°C14°C13°C
Average low11°C9°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111110
Total rainfall91 mm85 mm77 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 05 min9 h 28 min9 h 43 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 Venda do Pinheiro
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10183 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9189 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9156 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7198 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10139 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 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Venda do Pinheiro in December

Is December a good time to visit Venda do Pinheiro?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Venda do Pinheiro in December?

Average highs are 14°C and lows 9°C. November averages 16°C and January 13°C.

Does it rain much in Venda do Pinheiro in December?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 85 mm in total over the month.

Is Venda do Pinheiro 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 Venda do Pinheiro 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