Santa Maria Island weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Santa Maria Island? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Santa Maria Island generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Santa Maria Island in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 106 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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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 Santa Maria Island in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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