Santa Maria weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

How does the December weather in Santa Maria compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Santa Maria experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Santa Maria in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 108 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, 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 climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 108 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

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, 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

8/10

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.

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