Ponta de São Lourenço weather in December (Madeira)

How is the weather in Ponta de São Lourenço in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Ponta de São Lourenço typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Ponta de São Lourenço in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ponta de São Lourenço in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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