December · Portugal
Best time to visit Azores in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Azores in December
Average temperature 16°C, 164 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Azores scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 164 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Azores stack crater lakes, geothermal springs, and whale-rich Atlantic water on volcanic islands midway to North America.
December in Azores: strong conditions, 11th of 12
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 164 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Azores in December?
- In December, Azores averages 16°C, 164 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Azores?
- December earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Azores in December?
- Expect about 164 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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