Porto Moniz weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How does the weather in Porto Moniz usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Porto Moniz includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Porto Moniz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Porto Moniz. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Porto Moniz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (42 KM, 26 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 Porto Moniz, 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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