Calheta weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Calheta look like in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Calheta generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Calheta in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Calheta. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calheta climate page with graphs.

 

Calheta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Calheta, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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