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Lisbon in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Lisbon in December is climatically mixed. Days are around 15 °C (cool), and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.

Historische Straßenbahn in den Hügeln von LissabonLisbon · DecemberPhoto: Dale Cruse - 10M views from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 4.0

Climate facts

Day
15 °C
Night
12 °C
Sea
16 °C
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
82 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable27/100
City breakLimited63/100
ActiveLimited60/100
FamilyUnsuitable32/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 15 °C
  • Higher chance of rain (about 12 rainy days)
  • Sea still cool (16 °C)
  • High humidity (82 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
16
M
17
A
19
M
21
J
22
J
23
A
22
S
21
O
17
N
15
D
Rainy daysdays
11
J
9
F
9
M
7
A
5
M
3
J
1
J
1
A
5
S
9
O
11
N
12
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Lisbon in December?

Daytime highs average around 15 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Can you swim in Lisbon in December?

The sea is about 16 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Lisbon in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 12 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.