Caniço weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Caniço during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Caniço typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Caniço in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Caniço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Caniço, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Caniço in December?

For visitors traveling to Caniço, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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