December weather forecast
Ericeira, Portugal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ericeira, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F) from November's 17.1°C (62.8°F) in Ericeira's average high-temperatures. Ericeira's average nighttime temperature in December modestly descends to a cool 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In Ericeira, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ericeira, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ericeira, Portugal, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.6°C (61.9°F).
Note: Swimming in 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ericeira.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ericeira?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ericeira during December are 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Ericeira?
In Ericeira, Portugal, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.
How many days does it rain in December in Ericeira?
In Ericeira, Portugal, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the sea temperature in December in Ericeira?
In Ericeira, Portugal, in December, the average water temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the month with the shortest days in Ericeira?
December has the shortest days of the year in Ericeira, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Ericeira have in December?
In December, the average day length in Ericeira is 9h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ericeira?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:25 WET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Ericeira?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Ericeira, Portugal, is 5.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ericeira?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Ericeira?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ericeira, Portugal, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average temperature in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°C).

Average pressure in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average pressure in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average wind speed in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (15km/h).

Average humidity in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average humidity in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, September and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average rainfall in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average rainfall days in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.6 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average sea temperature in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 16.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.1°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average sunshine days in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average UV index in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average cloud cover in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December - Ericeira, Portugal
Average visibility in December
Ericeira, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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