Fajã da Ovelha weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Fajã da Ovelha look like in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Fajã da Ovelha typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Fajã da Ovelha in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience 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 Fajã da Ovelha. 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 Fajã da Ovelha climate page with graphs.

 

Fajã da Ovelha, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

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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 Fajã da Ovelha, 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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