Month guide · Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Vila Nova de Foz Côa in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Vila Nova de Foz Côa averages highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and about the same as in January. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Vila Nova de Foz Côa in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 10°C
Daily highs through December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. A day above 15°C happens in roughly 1 December in 2.
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 Vila Nova de Foz Côa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Marim, Algarve | 16°C | 7 | 430 km |
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 427 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 385 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 408 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 399 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Vila Nova de Foz Côa in December
Is December a good time to visit Vila Nova de Foz Côa?
It is less suited to warm-weather holidays (highs of only 10°C).
How warm is Vila Nova de Foz Côa in December?
Average highs are 10°C and lows 3°C. November averages 14°C and January 10°C.
Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Foz Côa in December?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 74 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila Nova de Foz Côa 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 Foz Côa 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