Caniço weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What kind of weather does December bring to Caniço? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Caniço typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Caniço in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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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