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Portugal · Ships call at Porto, Portugal
Cool with some showers
Porto (Leixões) in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 55°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool with some showers.
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
Croatia, Greece, Turkey & the Canaries
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 19, 2026
Turkey & the Islands of the Canaries & Greece
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 29, 2026
Ameras Atlantik-Inselzauber in 35 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Oct 31, 2026
Von Hamburg nach Barbados
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 5, 2026
Ships dock at the Leixões cruise terminal in Matosinhos, north of the Douro. The Matosinhos Sul metro stop is about 250 m away, and the ride to the center takes about 30 minutes. Porto Airport is 25 to 40 minutes by taxi.
The average high temperature in Porto (Leixões) during December is 55°F, with a low of 44°F.
Porto (Leixões) typically sees 5 days of rain in December. Cool with some showers.
For a December cruise to Porto (Leixões), you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.