When to go · Pinhel
Pinhel in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair). 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) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair). 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:
- FebruaryGreatInside Pinhel's best window: Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair.
- MarchGreatInside Pinhel's best window: Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair.
- AprilGreatInside Pinhel's best window: Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair.
- MayGreatInside Pinhel's best window: Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair.
Weather in December
- PinhelHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °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 Pinhel, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Feb: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Night low
Dec: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Feb: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 12
Feb: 9 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Dec: Medium
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Feb: 0
December: Outside the best window (Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair). Across Portugal: Christmas lights; Madeira's New Year fireworks sell out Funchal a year ahead.
February: Inside Pinhel's best window: Mar–May (almond blossom in the region); February for the Feira das Tradições fair.
Pinhel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast