Madeira

Madeira Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madeira in December.

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Funchal Porto Santo Ponta de São Lourenço

Are you planning a trip a to Madeira in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Madeira in December

December in Madeira generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.

To explore the conditions in Madeira in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Funchal with 76 mm (3 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Funchal receives about 152 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Madeira by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Madeira - and find the best time to visit. (based on Funchal)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April18°C (64°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Madeira in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Madeira.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Madeira

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Madeira?

Temperature range in Madeira (December)

Precipitation variation in Madeira (December)

Funchal

In December Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
152 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Funchal →

Porto Santo

In December Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
133 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Porto Santo →

Ponta de São Lourenço

In December Ponta de São Lourenço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
152 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Ponta de São Lourenço →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madeira in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Porto Santo 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Ponta de São Lourenço 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Madeira weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madeira in December?

Madeira typically experiences very good weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Funchal average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Madeira in December?

Average temperatures in Madeira during December range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Funchal.

Does Madeira get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Funchal averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Madeira.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Madeira?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Madeira with often very good weather in Funchal.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Funchal.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Madeira.

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