Algarve in December
Wettest month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Algarve.
December is the wettest month, quiet and cheap, with holiday lights in the towns.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–17°C
- Mild and the wettest month.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates.
+Quiet and cheap.
–The rainiest month.
My tip for December
Look for sunny-day walks between rain spells.
- Value
- Holidays
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Algarve, 11th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Algarve in December
- Winter closures
- Some beach bars and resort restaurants close, though towns stay open.
November–March
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Months I'd choose over December
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in December
In December Algarve averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 90 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Algarve?
- December is one of the weakest months in Algarve. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Algarve overall (11 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Quiet and cheap. The main downside: The rainiest month.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in December?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 90 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild and the wettest month. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Algarve in December?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Algarve?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (December ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Algarve in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the rainiest month.
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