Lisbon Weather in December
Portugal · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall66 mm (2.6 in)
RatingGood 7.9/10
Lisbon in December sees daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), dropping to about 12°C (54°F) at night. December is winter in Portugal. The month is moderately rainy, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 10 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Lisbon?
December is a good time to visit Lisbon (7.9/10), though May to October are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 9.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.4 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C cooler than November, with 20 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Lisbon in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Lisbon weather in other months
Jan15°C / 11°C56 mmGoodFeb15°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentMar16°C / 12°C57 mmExcellentApr17°C / 13°C53 mmExcellentMay20°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentJun21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellentJul23°C / 18°C3 mmExcellentAug23°C / 18°C4 mmExcellentSep23°C / 18°C24 mmExcellentOct21°C / 17°C72 mmExcellentNov18°C / 14°C86 mmGoodDec16°C / 12°C66 mmGood
← NovemberBest time to visit LisbonJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Faro16°C · 76 mm
- Porto14°C · 126 mm
- Seville17°C · 58 mm
- Gibraltar17°C · 86 mm
- Tangier17°C · 86 mm
- Marbella17°C · 74 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.