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Portugal in December

Workable but with caveats

Prices climb sharply around Christmas and New Year's; book restaurants for consoada dinner ahead.

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Daytime high

15°C

59°F

Overnight low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

105 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Portugal in December

December brings mild weather to Portugal, with daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows near 8°C (46°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 105 mm of rainfall on average. Prices climb sharply around Christmas and New Year's; book restaurants for consoada dinner ahead..

Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

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