Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Lisbon | Toronto | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 2°C (36°F) | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | -10°C (14°F) | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 3 days▲ | Toronto |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 79 mm | 30 mm▲ | Toronto |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 1h/day | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Toronto |
Lisbon and Toronto are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Lisbon is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Toronto is cooler at 2°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Toronto is the stronger choice in December. Lisbon receives 6 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Lisbon reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Toronto averages 2°C (36°F) for the high and -10°C (14°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 12°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Lisbon receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Toronto sees 30 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Toronto the drier option by 6 rain days and 49 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 10°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 2°C, lows of -10°C, 3 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Lisbon | Toronto | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 14°C | 9d | 4°C | 3d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 8°C | 3d |
| Mar | 17°C | 8d | 13°C | 4d |
| Apr | 18°C | 8d | 18°C | 5d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 22°C | 6d |
| Jun | 24°C | 2d | 24°C | 6d |
| Jul | 26°C | 1d | 22°C | 6d |
| Aug | 27°C | 1d | 18°C | 5d |
| Sep | 25°C | 4d | 13°C | 4d |
| Oct | 21°C | 9d | 8°C | 3d |
| Nov | 17°C | 10d | 4°C | 3d |
| Dec | 14°C | 9d | 2°C | 3d |
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