Porto in December
Rain most days and dark by five, though the Aliados lights and a busy final week lift the mood considerably.
Is December a good time to visit Porto?
December is a middling month in Porto — crowds around 48/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas lights on Avenida dos Aliados
- New Year’s Eve on the riverfront
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Porto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Porto?
December is a middling month in Porto — crowds around 48/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Porto in December?
Porto sits at roughly 48/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 15 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Porto in December?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 6°C in December, with about 14 wet days across the month.