Lisbon · December
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
15.1°C
Min Temp
9.1°C
Sunshine
5 h/day
Rain Days
6 days
Water Temp
15°C
Rainfall
80.6 mm
Humidity
84%
Avg Temp
12°C
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.