Ponta do Pargo weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ponta do Pargo in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Ponta do Pargo generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Pargo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 152 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta do Pargo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ponta do Pargo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

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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 do Pargo, 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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