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Azores in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Azores in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 18 °C, and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
46/100 · #11
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Azores · DecemberPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 18 °C
- Average low
- 16 °C
- Sea
- 18 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 19 | 18 | 13 | 72 | 3.0 | 79 | 6.0 | 20 | 58 |
| December (selected) | 18 | 16 | 15 | 97 | 2.3 | 80 | 6.5 | 18 | 46 |
| January | 17 | 15 | 13 | 72 | 2.7 | 81 | 6.4 | 17 | 45 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (46/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +12 | +1.5 °C | +1.5 °C | -1.9 | -24.7 mm | +0.7 h | -1.5 % | -0.4 m/s | +1.6 °C |
| January | -1 | -0.9 °C | -0.9 °C | -1.8 | -24.8 mm | +0.4 h | +0.6 % | -0.1 m/s | -1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Azores in December?
The average daily high is around 18 °C, with an average daily low of about 16 °C.
Can you swim in Azores in December?
The sea is about 18 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Azores in December?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 97 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Azores?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Azores. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.