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Porto Santo weather in December (Madeira Islands, Madeira)

How does the weather in Porto Santo usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Porto Santo during December, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Porto Santo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Porto Santo climate page with graphs.

 

Porto Santo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Porto Santo, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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