Albufeira

What's the weather like in Albufeira in December?

Albufeira is a beach resort in the popular Algarve region of Portugal. It has a Mediterranean climate bringing summers full of sunshine and cool, damp winters. December is the first month of winter in Albufeira, with mild temperatures and sunshine along with spells of rain. If you visit the city this month, make sure you pack for all weathers.

Averages

Although it’s winter time, the weather’s still quite mild in Albufeira this month, with an average temperature of 13°C and highs of 16°C in the peak of the afternoon. After dark, temperatures drop right down to 9°C, so you’ll need warm jumpers and a jacket for evenings out. Just under 100mm of rain’s expected in December, so it’s likely you’ll experience some wet weather on your holiday at this time of year, with showers making way for winter sunshine. If you want to take a dip you’ll need to be brave as the Mediterranean waters are a refreshing 17°C