Albufeira in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Albufeira suits travellers who want to see the ocean and town without expecting summer weather. Days average +17 °C, and the museum gives you an option for rain. It is less convenient for a holiday spent entirely outdoors.
Weather in December
Early, mid and late December have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| 11–20 December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +17 °C for the month. It averages +17 °C in the first ten days and +17 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Albufeira.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 15 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +19 °C | +14 °C | +19 °C |
| December | +17 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| January | +16 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December and January have similar daytime temperatures. This alone gives little reason to change your travel dates.
The annual charts for Albufeira compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- Praia dos Pescadores lies directly in front of the historic centre, so time on the beach can be combined with a walk around town.
- On a clear day, Pau da Bandeira viewpoint offers a panorama of the beach, old town and coastline.
- The Municipal Archaeology Museum in the former town hall is an option for a rainy day. Its indoor displays cover local history, including the Roman and Islamic periods.
- Samora Barros Gallery in the former power station offers another indoor option, with temporary art exhibitions. The programme helps you decide whether the current exhibition interests you.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.