Swimming in Faro (Algarve) in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Faro (Algarve) in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Faro (Algarve) is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 64°F

Maximum: 65°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 56°F to 62°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 7.5mph
  • It rains a total of 1.7in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Faro (Algarve) in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Faro (Algarve) in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Faro (Algarve) is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 65°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 64°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 59°F, 1.7in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 77.5 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Faro (Algarve) in december

December
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 59°F
Maximum outside temperature 63°F
Minimum outside temperature 58°F
Wind speed 13.7mph
Wind temperature 54°F
Precipitation 1.7in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 78%
Visibility in kilometers 9.79km
Cloud cover 28%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Faro (Algarve)

Swim elsewhere in Portugal in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Lisbon in december62°F64°Fcold swimming
Albufeira in december64°F66°Fcool swimming
Aveiro in december61°F62°Fcold swimming
Lagos in december64°F65°Fcool swimming
Porto in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Viana do Castelo in december60°F62°Fcold swimming
Cascais in december62°F64°Fcold swimming
Portimao in december64°F65°Fcool swimming
Praia de Mira in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Sines in december63°F64°Fcool swimming
Caminha in december60°F63°Fcold swimming
Carvoeiro in december64°F66°Fcool swimming
Costa da Caparica in december62°F64°Fcold swimming
Foz do Arelho in december61°F64°Fcold swimming
Praia da Rocha in december64°F65°Fcool swimming
Ericeira in december62°F64°Fcold swimming
Estoril in december62°F64°Fcold swimming
Monte Gordo in december64°F66°Fcool swimming
Nazaré in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Olhao in december64°F66°Fcool swimming

Swim in Portugal in december: sea temperature by city

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