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EXPERIMENTAL LONGRANGE FOR VILA DO CONDE
EXPERIMENTAL FORECAST OFFICE - PORTO METRO
05:22 UTC THU DEC 25 2025
Long-Range Forecast - Vila do Conde
Issued: 05:22 UTC Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Valid: 15 days
| Date | Conditions | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Clear | 8°C | 12°C | Dry and calm; good day for outdoor activities |
| Dec 26 | Mainly Clear | 7°C | 12°C | Slight chance of light rain; pack a light jacket |
| Dec 27 | Clear | 6°C | 13°C | Dry; mild for late December |
| Dec 28 | Clear | 8°C | 14°C | Dry and breezy; pleasant afternoon |
| Dec 29 | Clear | 7°C | 12°C | Dry; typical winter day |
| Dec 30 | Clear | 7°C | 11°C | Dry; cool night expected |
| Dec 31 | Overcast | 4°C | 11°C | Dry but chilly; strongest winds so far this period |
| Jan 1 | Mainly Clear | 6°C | 9°C | Dry; brief light rain possible but not likely |
| Jan 2 | Light Drizzle | 5°C | 8°C | Light, prolonged drizzle; slippery sidewalks possible |
| Jan 3 | Clear | 7°C | 9°C | Dry; brief shower possible but low confidence |
| Jan 4 | Clear | 4°C | 8°C | Dry; coldest night of the period; frost possible inland |
| Jan 5 | Light Drizzle | 8°C | 12°C | Light rain over many hours; increasing wind |
| Jan 6 | Moderate Drizzle | 10°C | 12°C | Persistent wet day; strong winds near coast |
| Jan 7 | Light Drizzle | 10°C | 12°C | Still damp and windy; slow drying trend |
| Jan 8 | Clear | 7°C | 11°C | Dry by morning; improving conditions |
Trend Summary
After a dry and relatively mild holiday period, conditions turn cooler and wetter around New Year’s Day. The first few days of 2026 bring a shift to more unsettled weather, with light to moderate drizzle spreading into the region by January 5th. Winds increase notably on January 6th, with gusts possibly reaching 80 km/h along the coast. The wettest and windiest period is likely January 6–7, though total rainfall accumulates slowly due to low intensity over long durations. A drying trend begins by January 8, with cooler temperatures returning.
Temperatures remain near or slightly below seasonal averages through December 31, then warm slightly during the first week of January before cooling again. The coldest night is expected January 4, with lows near 4°C—frost cannot be ruled out in sheltered areas, though no snow is indicated at sea level.
There is low confidence in exact timing of light precipitation events between January 1–3 and 5–7, as models show slight variations in frontal passage. However, the overall pattern of a transition from dry to wet and windy, then back to dry, is consistent across recent model runs.
No frozen precipitation is forecast at sea level. Any brief shower on January 4, when temperatures are near 4°C, would be brief and localized, with no accumulation expected.
Practical Notes:
- December 25–28: Excellent conditions for outdoor plans.
- January 6–7: Not ideal for coastal walks or boating due to wind and persistent drizzle.
- Pack layers through the period, especially after New Year’s, as dampness and wind can make it feel colder than the temperature suggests.
Experimental forecast - not official guidance