Aveiro weather in December
December in Aveiro: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#11 of 12 months in Aveiro · #854 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
- Days
- 15°C
- Nights
- 9°C
- Wet days
- 14
- Sun
- 6.5 h
- Humidity
- 84%
- Daylight
- 9 h

Traveller notes on Aveiro in December
Other months in Aveiro
Portugal forum posters describe November as a genuine lottery further north - you could get two weeks of steady rain or two weeks of mild, sunny days with cool evenings, and Aveiro's stretch of coast is squarely in the wetter, windier half of the country compared to the Algarve. When the sun does break through, daytime temperatures in the mid-to-high teens C feel pleasant for walking the canals, but forum regulars all say to pack a proper rain layer and expect a blustery day at some point - November is one of the wetter months here.
Forum posters describe May as bringing genuinely great weather for touring Aveiro's canals by traditional moliceiro boat - the roughly 45-minute round-trip cruise (about 13 euros) through the colorfully painted boats' historic waterways is repeatedly named the top thing to do in town, and posters specifically note it's best enjoyed on a nice-weather day rather than a rainy one. Portugal's broader spring pattern applies here too - generally mild and pleasant but with real day-to-day variability, so a layer for cooler mornings or an unexpected shower is sensible even during a generally good May stretch. Beyond the canal cruise, posters describe Aveiro as a compact, easily walkable town - often visited as a day trip from Porto - that pairs well with a relaxed, unhurried pace.
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Aveiro climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aveiro in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas and New Year, Christmas holidays in Portugal, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Aveiro's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAveiro's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Aveiro in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
24 Dec – 1 JanChristmas & New YearClosuresChristmas is kept at home: from the afternoon of 24 December through the 25th most restaurants, shops and museums close, and 1 January is just as quiet. Restaurants that do open on New Year's Eve usually sell set dinners that book up ahead. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aveiro — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aveiro?
Aveiro in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Aveiro?
- December in Aveiro: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Aveiro on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Aveiro in December?
- In December, Aveiro averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 139.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aveiro in December?
- Aveiro has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Within 300 km: Cascais' Cascais Christmas Village around 20 Nov – 5 Jan, and Évora's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan.