When to go · Alijó
Alijó in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F)+ afternoons), late Dec–Feb (many quintas and boats closed or by appointment).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C)+ afternoons), late Dec–Feb (many quintas and boats closed or by appointment).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F)+ afternoons), late Dec–Feb (many quintas and boats closed or by appointment).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C)+ afternoons), late Dec–Feb (many quintas and boats closed or by appointment).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- AlijóHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 14 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 Alijó, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 14
Apr: 12 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C+ afternoons), late Dec–Feb (many quintas and boats closed or by appointment).
April: Inside Alijó's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Alijó: 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