Porto in December
Festive streets, winter rain
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Porto.
December brings Christmas decorations and a seasonal atmosphere, but the weather is often wet. Visitor numbers are generally lower outside the holiday period, when demand can rise again.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 7.6–14.7°C
- Festive streets, winter rain
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- €€
- €€
+Seasonal atmosphere and quieter sightseeing outside the holidays.
–Frequent rain and holiday-related price spikes.
My tip for December
Check restaurant opening hours and book ahead for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
- Festive city breaks
- Food and wine
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Porto, 10th for weather, 4th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Seasonal atmosphere and quieter sightseeing outside the holidays.
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