Madeira weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Madeira in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Madeira in December?
December in Madeira generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Funchal.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Funchal with 76 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Funchal. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected in Funchal. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Madeira in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Madeira climate page.
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Average weather in Funchal
In December Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Porto Santo
In December Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ponta de São Lourenço
In December Ponta de São Lourenço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Madeira.
Is December the best time to visit Madeira?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Madeira with often pleasant weather in Funchal.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Funchal.
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