Machico weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Machico in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Machico typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Machico 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. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machico, 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 (3 KM, 2 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 Machico in December?

For visitors traveling to Machico, 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

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