When to go · Mangualde
Mangualde in December
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days)). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days)). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Mangualde's best window: May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days).
- JuneGreatInside Mangualde's best window: May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days).
- JulyGreatInside Mangualde's best window: May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days).
- AugustGreatInside Mangualde's best window: May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days).
Weather in December
- MangualdeHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Portugal overall
- Medium
Portugal overall: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mangualde, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 11
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days)). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
May: Inside Mangualde's best window: May–Oct (mild weather, fewer rain days).
Mangualde: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast