The sunniest places in Portugal in December
The sunniest place in Portugal in December is Lisbon — Sunshine Score 56/100, around 16°C days and 67 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Vila Baleira (56) and Portimão (55). 19 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Funchal is Portugal's warmest in December at 16°C / 61°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisbon | 56 | 16° / 61°F | 67 mm | 16° |
| 2 | Vila Baleira | 56 | 16° / 61°F | 40 mm | 21° |
| 3 | Portimão | 55 | 16° / 61°F | 78 mm | 18° |
| 4 | Funchal | 54 | 16° / 61°F | 53 mm | 21° |
| 5 | Faro | 49 | 15° / 59°F | 72 mm | 18° |
| 6 | Vila do Porto | 49 | 16° / 61°F | 90 mm | 20° |
| 7 | Cascais | 48 | 15° / 59°F | 64 mm | 17° |
| 8 | Praia da Vitória | 46 | 16° / 61°F | 108 mm | 19° |
| 9 | Ponta Delgada | 41 | 15° / 59°F | 101 mm | 19° |
| 10 | Horta | 40 | 15° / 59°F | 113 mm | 19° |
| 11 | Pico | 40 | 15° / 59°F | 113 mm | 19° |
| 12 | Santa Cruz da Graciosa | 35 | 14° / 57°F | 105 mm | 19° |
| 13 | Velas | 34 | 14° / 57°F | 113 mm | 19° |
| 14 | Porto | 30 | 13° / 55°F | 122 mm | 15° |
| 15 | Corvo | 27 | 13° / 55°F | 123 mm | 19° |
| 16 | Santa Cruz das Flores | 27 | 13° / 55°F | 123 mm | 19° |
| 17 | Viseu | 18 | 11° / 52°F | 122 mm | — |
| 18 | Vila Real | 6 | 9° / 48°F | 124 mm | — |
| 19 | Bragança | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 90 mm | — |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in December or Europe's sunniest in December. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Portugal heat guide covers every month.