Month guide · Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal
Vila Nova de Paiva in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Vila Nova de Paiva averages highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Vila Nova de Paiva in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 11 rainy days in the month
- Warm-weather holidaysHighs of only 9°C
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 Vila Nova de Paiva |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Marcos da Serra, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 392 km |
| Mértola, Alentejo | 16°C | 7 | 357 km |
| Odemira, Alentejo | 16°C | 9 | 370 km |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve | 16°C | 8 | 403 km |
| Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo | 16°C | 10 | 360 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Vila Nova de Paiva in December
Is December a good time to visit Vila Nova de Paiva?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month); warm-weather holidays (highs of only 9°C).
How warm is Vila Nova de Paiva in December?
Average highs are 9°C and lows 2°C. November averages 12°C and January 9°C.
Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Paiva in December?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 114 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila Nova de Paiva busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro 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 Paiva in December?
About 9 h 16 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