Where is the sea coldest in Portugal in December?

Praia da Falésia in Portugal has the coldest sea in Portugal in December, averaging about 16.0 °C. Praia da Rocha (16.0 °C) and Praia de Benagil are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Portugal are warm enough to swim in December?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Portugal reach 22 °C in December, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these December sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical December rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Portugal in December

Where the sea is coolest across Portugal during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Praia da Falésia (Algarve, Portugal) is the coolest at around 16°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Praia da Falésia
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
2
Praia da Rocha
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
3
Praia de Benagil
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
4
Praia da Luz
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
5
Praia de Tavira
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
6
Praia de Quarteira
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
7
Praia de Alvor
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
8
Praia de Odeceixe
Algarve · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
9
Praia do Tamariz
Lisbon Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
10
Praia de Carcavelos
Lisbon Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
11
Praia Grande
Lisbon Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
12
Praia da Galé
Alentejo Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
13
Praia do Carvalhal
Alentejo Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
14
Praia da Zambujeira
Alentejo Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
15
Praia de Nazaré
Silver Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
16
Praia de Peniche
Silver Coast · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
17
Praia Formosa
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
18
Porto Santo Beach
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
19
Praia do Porto Moniz
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
20
Praia de Santa Bárbara
Azores · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
21
Prainha do Caniçal
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
22
Praia da Ribeira do Natal
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
23
Praia do Garajau
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
24
Seixal Natural Pools
Madeira · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average
25
Praia do Pópulo
Azores · Portugal · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
December average

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Portugal in December — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Portugal in December?: Praia da Falésia in Portugal has the coldest sea in Portugal in December, averaging about 16.0 °C. Praia da Rocha (16.0 °C) and Praia de Benagil are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Portugal are warm enough to swim in December?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Portugal reach 22 °C in December, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these December sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical December rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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