Arco de São Jorge weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Arco de São Jorge? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Arco de São Jorge typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Arco de São Jorge in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arco de São Jorge climate page with graphs.

 

Arco de São Jorge, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 Arco de São Jorge in December?

For visitors traveling to Arco de São Jorge, 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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