Ponta Delgada weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Ponta Delgada in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ponta Delgada typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (26 KM, 16 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.

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 Ponta Delgada, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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