SeasonMapTavira weather in December
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December in Tavira: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Tavira · #775 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Tavira in December
Other months in Tavira
Tavira's forum flags July as reliably hot, sunny and essentially rain-free — one of the driest stretches of the Algarve's year. One thread on water temperature notes the Atlantic-fed sea around Tavira stays a touch cooler than some visitors expect for peak summer, so it's worth easing in rather than diving straight in.
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Tavira climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tavira 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.
BusyChristmas holidays in Portugal, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tavira'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 weatherTavira's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tavira in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Waders on the Ria Formosa
1 Oct – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife seasonThe lagoon fills with wintering waders from October: flamingos on the salt pans, spoonbills, avocets and the resident storks nesting on every chimney by February.
- Season
Out of season
1 Nov – 28 FebOff-season shutdownThe mildest corner of mainland Portugal in winter and one of the few Algarve towns that keeps working when the season ends, so the market and the tascas stay open on empty streets.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tavira — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Tavira?
Tavira in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tavira?
- December in Tavira: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Tavira on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Tavira in December?
- In December, Tavira averages a daily high of 16.8°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 55.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tavira in December?
- Tavira has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
Other months in Tavira
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Faro's Winter birds on the Ria Formosa around 1 Nov – 31 Mar, and Ronda's Olive harvest around 15 Nov – 31 Jan.