When to go · Gouveia

Gouveia in December

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, open trails)). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Portugal overall
Prices: Medium; Portugal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPortugal month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, open trails)). 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:

Weather in December

Long-term averages

GouveiaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 12 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 Gouveia, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 12
May: 7 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0

December: Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, open trails)). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.

May: Inside Gouveia's best window: May–Sep (mild weather, open trails).

Gouveia: 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

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