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Portugal · Ships call at Lisbon, Portugal
Cool and wetter
Lisbon in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 61°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool and wetter.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Exploration of the Mediterranean
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Sep 30, 2026
Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 8, 2026
Weltreise 2026
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 18, 2026
Croatia, Greece, Turkey & the Canaries
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 19, 2026
Lisbon To Mumbai
Silversea Cruises
Sails Oct 21, 2026
Old & New World Discovery Venice to Miami
Oceania Cruises
Sails Oct 23, 2026
Most ships use the Lisbon Cruise Terminal at Santa Apolónia, a short walk from Alfama, and some use Rocha Conde de Óbidos farther west. The airport is about 6 miles away, roughly 15 minutes by car.
The average high temperature in Lisbon during December is 61°F, with a low of 53°F.
Lisbon typically sees 3 days of rain in December. Cool and wetter.
For a December cruise to Lisbon, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.