Horta Weather in December

What's the weather like in Horta (Azores) in December 2024?

The climate in Horta during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the winter in Horta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Horta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17°C 62.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Daily sunshine 3 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 25.9kph 16 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Horta with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Horta

Horta average temperature in December

December rainfall

Horta average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Horta average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Horta in December 2024.

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Horta weather stats

Horta weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.7°C 76.5°F
Driest month: July 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 8.2hrs
Coldest month: February 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: December 121mm 4.8ins
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