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

Interested in knowing the climate of Ponta do Sol in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Ponta do Sol includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 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 Ponta do Sol, 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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