Santa Maria Island weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Maria Island this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Santa Maria Island includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Santa Maria Island in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 106 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Maria Island. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Maria Island climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Maria Island, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 106 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Santa Maria Island, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Maria Island.

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