December · Portugal
Best time to visit Nazaré in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nazaré in December
Average temperature 14°C, 105 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nazaré scores 1.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nazaré combines a traditional fishing town and broad beach with the Sítio headland, Praia do Norte, and the Atlantic canyon behind its giant waves.
December in Nazaré — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
105 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nazaré — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in December?
- In December, Nazaré averages 14°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nazaré?
- December earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nazaré in December?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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