December weather forecast
Faro, Portugal

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Weather in December

December in Faro brings to close the year with the onset of winter. The feel of winter is evident with reduced daylight hours and decreased temperatures. Significant weather observation for December is the increased wind speeds to 17.8km/h (11.1mph) from 17.4km/h (10.8mph) in November. Despite being winter, Faro in December offers a milder and more pleasant climate than many European cities, making it an attractive destination for the year-end holidays.

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a still refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F) from November's 18.4°C (65.1°F) in Faro's average high-temperatures. Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature in Faro during December stays at a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Faro, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Faro, the average seawater temperature in December is 17.4°C (63.3°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in 17.4°C (63.3°F) does not offer a pleasant experience. Below 21°C (69.8°F), the difficulty in controlling breathing escalates.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Faro is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Faro. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 2, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Faro in December?

Faro in December has an average high-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Faro?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Faro?

In Faro, Portugal, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in December in Faro?

In Faro, Portugal, in December, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F). Swimming in 17.4°C (63.3°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Faro?

The month with the shortest days in Faro is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Faro have in December?

In Faro, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Faro?

On the first day of December in Faro, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Faro?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Faro is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Faro?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December in Faro?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Faro is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Faro, Portugal

Average temperature in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Faro, Portugal

Average pressure in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Faro, Portugal

Average wind speed in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Faro, Portugal

Average humidity in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and April (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Faro, Portugal

Average rainfall in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Faro, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Faro, Portugal

Average sea temperature in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.9°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Faro, Portugal

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Faro, Portugal

Average sunshine days in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Faro, Portugal

Average UV index in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Faro, Portugal

Average cloud cover in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Faro, Portugal

Average visibility in December - Faro, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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