Month guide · Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal

Vila Nova de Famalicão in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Vila Nova de Famalicão averages highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, with about 14 rainy days and 191 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level13°CLow 6°C
Rainy days Town-level14191 mm in total
UV index Modelled1Low at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 14 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. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 4.

December in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high16°C13°C13°C
Average low8°C6°C5°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)141413
Total rainfall186 mm191 mm175 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 54 min9 h 13 min9 h 29 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in December 2025: about 35% 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 13 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vila Nova de Famalicão
Aljezur, Algarve16°C10455 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve16°C9450 km
Odemira, Alentejo16°C9424 km
Mértola, Alentejo16°C7425 km
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo16°C10410 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 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Vila Nova de Famalicão in December

Is December a good time to visit Vila Nova de Famalicão?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Vila Nova de Famalicão in December?

Average highs are 13°C and lows 6°C. November averages 16°C and January 13°C.

Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Famalicão in December?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 191 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila Nova de Famalicão 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 Vila Nova de Famalicão in December?

About 9 h 13 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