Ponta de São Lourenço weather in December (Madeira)

Curious about the climate in Ponta de São Lourenço this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

December in Ponta de São Lourenço generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Ponta de São Lourenço in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 152 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta de São Lourenço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta de São Lourenço climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta de São Lourenço, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Madeira in December

Find out more about the weather in Madeira and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ponta de São Lourenço, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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