December has been among the warmest Decembers (in Portugal and many places elsewhere in the world) since 1931 (really meaning since records as we know them in this country began). Only December 2015 saw temperatures topping the amazingly balmy weather the mainland has been enjoying. The warmest place so far appears to have been Zambujeira do Mar, in the Alentejo, registering a blisering 25.5ºC on December 12…
