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Nazaré in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Nazaré in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
39/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Nazaré · DecemberPhoto: NickieB.Portugal · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 11 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
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 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 100 | 2.9 | 81 | 4.0 | 17 | 46 |
| December (selected) | 15 | 11 | 13 | 93 | 2.3 | 82 | 4.2 | 15 | 39 |
| January | 14 | 10 | 12 | 86 | 2.7 | 81 | 4.0 | 15 | 38 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (39/100)
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 | +7 | +2 °C | +2 °C | +0.6 | +7.1 mm | +0.6 h | -1.3 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.3 °C |
| January | -1 | -0.8 °C | -1 °C | -0.4 | -6.6 mm | +0.4 h | -1.1 % | -0.2 m/s | -0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Nazaré in December?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Nazaré in December?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Nazaré in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Nazaré?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Nazaré. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.