Lisbon · December
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 18° | 16° |
MINMIN | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 10° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d68mm | 6d61mm | 6d65mm | 6d56mm | 3d30mm | 1d12mm | 0d1mm | 0d3mm | 2d24mm | 6d86mm | 8d102mm | 6d81mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Lisbon is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 12°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (81 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Wintertage in Lissabon: kurze Regenschauer, danach wieder Sonne, die Alfama-Fassaden glänzen. Kein Gedränge in den Klöstern, kein Schlangestehen am Fado-Einlass. Preise auf Jahrestief.
Packing list for Lisbon in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Lisbon?
- December is not an optimal month for Lisbon (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Lisbon in December?
- In December, Lisbon sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 12°C.
- How much rain falls in Lisbon in December?
- In December, Lisbon receives an average of 81 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Lisbon get in December?
- Lisbon averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Lisbon in December?
- Water temperature in Lisbon in December averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.